ABOUT HARVEST BRIDGE
Behind the Balance Sheet
Behind every facility is an operation, an owner, a family, a community and a region all working through seasons and cycles. We understand the needs of regional borrowers and seek to provide funding solutions that support their goals and aspirations.
BEHIND THE NUMBERS
Finance that starts with people.
A balance sheet is a moment in time. Agricultural enterprises are living operations shaped by seasons, water, markets, climate and the people who run them. We take the time to understand the whole picture, so the capital we structure fits the operation rather than a template or a short-term timeframe.
OUR PURPOSE
To empower Australian agribusiness with scarce senior debt capital to drive growth, build resilience, support succession and contribute to the prosperity of regional communities
Our team
Nathan Doake
Nathan has over 28 years' experience in finance with deep expertise in fixed income, agriculture and equities across public and private markets. Nathan leads the identification and evaluation of market opportunities, the development of brand and investor strategies, and the cultivation of investor relationships both within Australia and globally.
Simon Donohoe
Simon brings over 30 years of financial services experience to drive the strategic growth of Harvest Bridge, leveraging his extensive experience in private and listed debt and equity markets to connect capital from his relationship network among institutions, financial intermediaries, wholesale investors, and family offices. Previously, Simon served as Director NAB Markets, and as Investment Specialist at BT Financial Group.
Andrew Whitlock
Andrew brings over two decades of expertise in banking, finance and agricultural funds management to his role as a key person in originating loans for Harvest Bridge. Andrew’s 30 years’ in banking and agribusiness comes with a deep background in rural co-operatives and rural merchandise. Andrew was the founding Director of Australian Agricultural Growth Partners, an agricultural funds manager.