Our people

All Velocity Trade people share the ethos to strive for customer satisfaction through quality products, superior forex capabilities and excellent customer service. Our policy is to employ only quality staff whose drive and commitment are aligned with those of Velocity Trade.

Because we give you the freedom to trade at your best.

Ivan Mendonca, Business Development Manager

Ivan has considerable experience in banking and financial markets gained both here in Auckland and London. He joined Westpac in 2001 and moved into a financial markets business development role at Westpac Institutional Bank (WIB) in 2004. More recently Ivan worked in the commercial property industry before his return to the world of currencies here at Velocity Trade. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in financial planning obtained through the University of Waikato. Ivan adopts a personable style in his business dealings with a focus on meeting and delivering on a client's objectives and expectations.

DDI Ph: 09 918 8308

Neven Fisher, Corporate Foreign Exchange Dealer

Neven has over 14 years experience in financial markets. He began his career in Corporate Finance at the "New Zealand Apple & Pear Marketing Board" (ENZA) in 1991. By the mid 90's Neven was working for ANZ as the FX Investigations Manager. In 1999 he moved to Melbourne where he worked for the National Australia Bank. Following his time there he lived in Poland and Wellington where he worked for BNZ Treasury. Neven offers his clients top rate service with enthusiasm.

DDI Ph: 09 918 8304

Alex Nicholas, Corporate Foreign Exchange Dealer

Originally from Australia's cultural (and actual) capital, Canberra, Alex has been working in the banking and finance industry since 2002, having worked with JPMorgan Chase, Citibank, Macquarie Bank, and in the non-bank foreign exchange sector. Alex brings a passion for financial markets and client service.

DDI Ph: 09 918 8309

Samuel Tang, Head of Asian Sales

 Samuel Tang heads the Velocity Trade Asian Desk. He speaks English and Mandarin with a good knowledge of Cantonese and Taiwanese. Samuel holds a Bachelor Degree in Finance from Auckland University and is a CFA Level 2 Candidate. Prior to joining Velocity Trade, Samuel was an FX consultant for an online FX trading firm in Auckland. He has 6 years' financial markets experience.

DDI Ph: 09 918 8307

Anita Fu, Settlements

Anita holds a Masters Degree in Finance. Her research area during her masters was momentum and credit rating relationships. She joined Velocity Trade to assist Samuel in dealing with clients from the Asian Market. Her emphasis is on providing great customer service. Anita can speak both English and Mandarin.

DDI Ph: 09 918 8311

Simon Blyth, Settlements Manager

Simon has over 12 years experience in foreign exchange settlements. His career began at Bankers Trust, Sydney before moving to London where he held settlement roles with Citibank and Dresdner Bank. On his return to Sydney he joined Westpac before moving to his role at Macquarie Bank, 4 years ago. Simon holds a diploma in financial markets from FINSIA.

DDI Ph: 09 918 8310

Lauren Prill, Executive PA

Lauren has over 4 years experience on the trading floor with London Banks; Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse & Barclays Capital. Graduating with a Diploma of Business Studies, Tourism & Management, Lauren worked in the Travel Industry before moving to the UK and into Banking. Lauren joined Velocity Trade at its inception and manages HR, Advertising, Events and Accounts.

DDI Ph: 09 918 8303