In this episode of the Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast, host Richard O'Donohue is joined by Raul Mambria, Payment Solutions Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa at HP Inc., for a conversation on financing in the technology sector. Raul explains why HP champions leasing over cash purchase, why the company moved to a multi-vendor finance partner model rather than building a captive after its 2015 split from HPE, and what he looks for in a strong finance partner relationship - including competitive pricing, geographic coverage, and a genuine appetite for business development. The conversation also explores why printers and PCs behave so differently as leased assets, how memory shortages and the shift to AI PCs are reshaping demand and residual value forecasting, and Raul's prediction that the industry is heading toward fully flexible subscription models for hardware, software and services.

In this episode of the Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast, sponsored by Alfa, Richard O'Donohue is joined by Alan Day, Founder and CEO of State of Flux, to explore why supplier relationships have become a strategic priority for modern businesses. Drawing on more than 20 years of research, Alan discusses how stronger collaboration can improve resilience, unlock innovation, accelerate speed to market and create lasting competitive advantage in an increasingly disrupted world.

Despite often being viewed as a single market, the Nordic countries each have their own business culture, regulations and approach to equipment finance. In this episode, Richard O'Donohue is joined by Nordic leasing veteran Peter Englev to discuss the realities of operating across Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland, exploring leasing trends, digitalisation, sustainability, and the practical lessons international lenders and vendors need to succeed in one of Europe's most innovative equipment finance markets.

In the concluding episode of our three-part AI special of the Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast, Richard O'Donohue speaks with Colin Tovey, managing director of Resilient Management Solutions, about the real impact of AI on jobs, skills and workforce planning across the equipment finance industry. From the demand for AI expertise and transformation talent to the opportunities for mid-career professionals and graduates, Colin shares a practical and optimistic perspective on how AI is reshaping the sector.

In the latest episode of the Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast, Alfa's Brian Murphy joins Richard O'Donohue to explore how AI is transforming the equipment finance technology landscape. The discussion covers AI-driven software development, intelligent document processing, workflow automation, implementation speed, token costs and the future role of specialist finance technology platforms, alongside wider conversations around innovation culture and diversity initiatives across the industry.

In the latest episode of the Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast, sponsored by Alfa, Richard O’Donohue is joined once again by Richard Huston, CEO and co-founder of VAMOS, to discuss the rapid evolution of AI and what it means for the asset and equipment finance industry. From enterprise data concerns and AI agents to software disruption, jobs and the future of business workflows, this episode explores the realities - and misconceptions - shaping AI adoption today.

Alessia Lombardo, Global Head of Product Management at DLL, joins Richard O’Donohue to explore how financial products are developed, scaled and optimised within a global organisation. The discussion covers the increasing importance of standardisation and efficiency, how firms respond to evolving customer needs, and the broader trends shaping the future of asset finance.

In the second of two special episodes recorded following the Finance Connect Leaders’ Summit Europe 2026 in Cologne, Richard O’Donohue is joined by Finance Connect's Edward Peck, Eva Lindsay, David Betteley and John Rees to reflect on the conversations shaping the industry. From market uncertainty and regulation to AI, evolving business models and sector outlooks, the discussion offers a view of the challenges and opportunities facing European equipment and auto finance — and what lies ahead for the Leaders' Summit Europe in 2027.

Recorded live in Cologne, this special episode of the Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast features conversations with delegates and speakers from the Finance Connect Leaders’ Summit Europe 2026.

Host Richard O’Donohue speaks with industry leaders about the key themes shaping the market today - including AI adoption, the resurgence of pay-per-use models, healthcare equipment financing, and the growing role of private credit. Hear insights and perspectives from across the equipment finance ecosystem as attendees reflect on the discussions and opportunities emerging in the industry.

In this episode of Finance Connect, Richard O’Donoghue speaks with Simon Harrsen of CHG Meridian about the differences and similarities between the US and European asset finance markets. Drawing on his international experience, Simon discusses innovation, lifecycle management, circular economy models, servitisation and the growing role of private credit. The conversation offers a balanced US perspective on risk, speed and evolving business models in today’s leasing industry.