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Russell has had over 30 years in the banking industry which included four years with Westpac Merchant Finance. He held the position of a Commercial Manager with Westpac for six years prior to joining Taurus in July 1999.
In this role he had extensive experience in commercial lending at a senior level which included trade finance for importers, exporters, property financing and the various funding requirements of small to medium sized businesses.
Since joining Taurus, Russell has established a wide network of Lenders to cover all business and residential funding needs.
Outside of Taurus, Russell has a love of harness racing participating both as an owner and more recently as past President of the Rangiora Harness Racing Club.
Direct dial: +64 3 353 2627
email: rwl@taurusnz.co.nz