With over two decades of experience, we’ll search the market to find the best finance solution for you and your business.

We started this company as all too often small and mid-sized companies are treated like a number, they are poorly understood and the process of lending is too hard.

Spartan Finance provides customised and flexible finance solutions to support your company’s continued growth and success.

With more than two decades of proven success working inside the banking industry we have been guiding and lending our clients into strategic and customized solutions, helping them enhance their profitability while strengthening cash flow.

We make it simple and straight forward for you.

Mark Williams

Commercial Broker

Managing Partner

021 333 727
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“I believe that kiwi small to medium businesses are the back-bone of our economy and as such they need access to the right funds at the right time to keep moving forwards.”

Mark has 25+ years experience in banking and financial institutions both in New Zealand and UK working for BNZ, Marac Finance, ABN Amro Bank (UK), Bank of Brussels (UK), CIT Group, HSBC NZ and Heartland Bank. Most recently holding the position of National Manager Strategic Partnerships for Heartland Bank, which included the establishment and senior oversight for both HINO Finance and UD Trucks Finance nationwide.

Mark has also owned and operated his own bulk (food) commodities trading business, with offices in NZ, Vietnam and UK. Mark keeps well networked within multiple industries throughout NZ. He is also currently an Executive Board member of the NZ Trucking Association.

Sounds like he knows his stuff right?

Mark Williams

Commercial Broker

Managing Partner

021 333 727
Email Mark
“I believe that kiwi small to medium businesses are the back-bone of our economy and as such they need access to the right funds at the right time to keep moving forward.”

Mark has 25+ years experience in banking and financial institutions both in New Zealand and UK working for BNZ, Marac Finance, ABN Amro Bank (UK), Bank of Brussels (UK), CIT Group, HSBC NZ and Heartland Bank. Most recently holding the position of National Manager Strategic Partnerships for Heartland Bank, which included the establishment and senior oversight for both HINO Finance and UD Trucks Finance nationwide.

Mark has also owned and operated his own bulk (food) commodities trading business, with offices in NZ, Vietnam and UK. Mark keeps well networked within multiple industries throughout NZ. He is also currently an Executive Board member of the NZ Trucking Association.

Sounds like he knows his stuff right?

Malcolm Scott

Senior Broker

South Island

“I’ve really enjoyed supporting clients in whatever stage of their career to help them grow their businesses in a stable manner. As a result many of my clients have progressed their businesses ahead of their peers and are achieving their goals.”

Malcolm has more than 22 years of banking experience in various customer facing roles servicing Retail, SME and Agribusiness customers in Southland and Christchurch. 16+ years of this was in Agribusiness where he has built up a large network of clients and industry related professionals. He has worked with young people in the early stages of their farming careers right through to mature inter-generational businesses. A wealth of experience combined with a willingness to listen and understand his clients along with his ability to collaborate with professionals has helped build strong relationships.

Alistair Doyle

Senior Broker

Business Partner

Alistair brings more than 30 years of experience in senior leadership, relationship management, and commercial finance roles across New Zealand’s financial services sector.

Having held senior leadership and client-facing positions with ANZ and UDC Finance, Alistair has built a strong reputation for developing trusted relationships and helping businesses secure funding solutions that support growth and long-term success. His extensive experience working with business owners gives him a practical understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing SMEs today.
As a Senior Business Finance Broker with Spartan Finance, Alistair specialises in asset finance and business lending solutions. He works closely with clients to simplify the funding process, leveraging Spartan Finance’s broad network of lenders to identify competitive finance options tailored to their needs.
Known for his relationship-focused approach and commitment to delivering outcomes, Alistair is passionate about helping business owners spend less time navigating finance applications and more time focused on growing their businesses.
Outside of work, Alistair is actively involved with Eden Rugby Club, reflecting his commitment to community, teamwork, and developing strong local connections.

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Ian Laywood

Commercial Broker

Business Partner

“I enjoy nothing more than seeing a client/company flourish and grow beyond their expectations. I focus on developing long term relationships to achieve this”.

In the mid 1970’s Ian began his banking and finance career with The National Bank of New Zealand, in both the North and South Islands. Accumulating over forty years in banking, financial services serving both the commercial property sector in long term investment and development as well as asset finance, Ian has acquired a vast and diverse amount of experience with all aspects of finance, now with a renewed focus on commercial asset finance with Spartan Finance.

Ian is married with two grown up children and four grandchildren. He enjoys motorcycle touring, and cycling. Ian also holds his Class 2 & 4 heavy vehicle licences. Living predominantly in Auckland Ian also has an office in Otago.

Swarn Singh

Commercial Broker

Business Partner

Swarn Singh, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in finance and real estate.

He holds an MBA in Sales & Marketing and a BA in Economics from Delhi University, with a deep expertise in Asset Finance and a passion for creating tailored financial solutions for clients.

Beyond work, Swarn is a cheerful, family-oriented individual who values quality time with his wife, a dedicated primary school teacher, and their two children, aged 14 and 8. He enjoys meeting new people and is committed to fostering strong, supportive relationships—both personally and professionally.

Leon van de Water

Leon van de Water

Commercial Broker

Business Partner

“I get a lot of satisfaction from assisting businesses to achieve their goals by removing the obstacles that can slow them down. I’ve found asset finance to be a smart and effective way to do this.”

Leon has broad commercial finance experience having provided lending, leasing, invoice discounting and asset finance solutions to his clients in Transportation, Manufacturing, Civil Infrastructure, Education and Healthcare.

Leon has worked for GE Commercial Finance, Cit Group, Macquarie Bank & Alleasing, gaining valuable expertise in providing funding solutions across multiple asset categories. He is also involved in the family construction business run by his wife Maree and their business partner.

David Boyce – CEO, New Zealand Trucking Association

We have known Mark Williams for 3 years. In December 2018 the Executive Board invited Mark to become a board member of the NZ Trucking Association as he demonstrated real passion and knowledge of the trucking industry. His presence on the board is appreciated and his knowledge and expertise is an asset to the association.

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Take the hassle out of your asset and equipment finance needs. Get a solution that works for you, today and in the future.

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Take the hassle out of your asset and equipment finance needs. Get a solution that works for you, today and in the future.

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