Orange Network
Meet the Team
We’re your go-to solution for all your financial and lending needs, offering a wide range of services and connecting you with the right people to get your finances sorted.
The Leadership Team
Richard Banks
Managing Director
Richard founded Orange Network in 2010 and is now the Managing Director of Orange Financial Services. With decades of experience in financial services, he is an award-winning adviser. Richard specializes in providing simple advice to everyday Kiwis by breaking down industry jargon. He loves his job and believes his advice can make a significant difference in people's lives and those of their future generations. Richard enjoys helping people and has a network of contacts to provide referrals if necessary.
Ambitious and passionate about delivering results for customers and their businesses, Mark has over 10 years experience in the financial services industry. This includes a broad range of experience from leadership to business development within the Insurance and banking industries. He strives to connect you with the people or businesses so that you can achieve whatever you have set out to do. In his spare time, Mark enjoys going to the gym and spending time out with the family.
Chad is an experienced mortgage broker committed to helping Kapiti residents achieve their financial goals. He specializes in assisting first-home buyers, investors, and those looking to refinance or secure business financing, offering tailored advice to suit each client’s unique situation. Outside of work, Chad enjoys traveling, renovation projects, exploring new culinary experiences, and investing, reflecting his passion for creativity and learning.
Adam has extensive experience in the financial services industry and is passionate about helping people achieve their goals and delivering sound advice in a transparent manner. Adam loves working with clients at every stage of their journey and finds the building of relationships and trust to be a truly rewarding process.
With over 10 years of experience in Life and Health Insurance, Dave has led high-performing teams in fast-paced contact centre environments, driving KPIs and service-level success through strategic leadership and a solution-focused approach. He has built new teams from the ground up, implemented new systems, and led successful change management initiatives, all with a strong commitment to delivering the best possible outcomes for customers.
Now, as Head of Operations, Dave oversees the end‑to‑end operational performance of the business, ensuring advisers are supported with the right processes, technology, and coaching to deliver exceptional client experiences. He plays a key role in shaping strategy, strengthening compliance and quality frameworks, and driving continuous improvement across lending, insurance, and advice operations. With a passion for developing people and building scalable, future‑ready systems, Dave is focused on enabling sustainable growth and helping the business deliver outstanding results for clients and partners.
The Advisory Team
As a Relationship Manager, Della helps clients navigate their financial options without the jargon or the stress. Whether it is securing a mortgage, refinancing, or planning the next big financial move, she makes the process simple and seamless. She is all about relationships, building trust with clients, working closely with lenders, and ensuring every step feels smooth and stress free. Outside of work, you will find her experimenting in the kitchen, persuading family and friends to be her taste testers, or simply enjoying great food and good company.
With over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, Raymond is passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals through tailored advice, with exceptional service always his number one priority.
His approach is centred on delivering a superior client experience that is personal, simple, and empowering. Raymond takes pride not only in providing sound financial solutions, but also in educating his clients and equipping them with the knowledge they need to make confident, well informed decisions about their future.
For Raymond, every interaction is an opportunity to make a positive and lasting difference in someone’s life. While the past cannot be changed, he believes everyone has the power to shape a stronger future for themselves and their families.
Lindsay brings more than 30 years of experience across banking, finance, sales, and customer relationships. He is particularly passionate about working with self-employed business owners and growing SMEs who need a proactive partner to navigate lenders, compare options, and present a strong proposal. Lindsay takes the time to understand each client’s goals, then connects them with the wider Orange Network team and lending partners to build flexible, future focused structures across business lending, commercial property, and personal borrowing.
Outside of work, Lindsay is usually found on the water fishing from a kayak, out on his motorbike, or spending time with his dog, Mr Arlo Gump Wookie, somewhere close by
Adelaide takes a straightforward, people first approach to financial advice, built on more than 17 years of experience in the motor industry and 4 years in lending, and insurance sectors.
Known for building genuine relationships, Adelaide takes the time to listen, understand each client’s individual circumstances, and find practical solutions that work in real life, not just on paper. Her clients often say they leave conversations feeling calm, confident, and clear on their next steps.
Having worked with families, business owners, self-employed clients, and young professionals from all walks of life, Adelaide understands that no two situations are the same. She is passionate about making the process simple and stress-free, communicating clearly, following through, and delivering on what she says she will.
As a working mum of six, Adelaide understands how busy and demanding life can be. She brings that same level of care, efficiency, and authenticity into her work, treating every client as more than just a transaction and focusing on building long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and results.
The Admin Team
Kayley MacDonald
Client Manager
Kayley is passionate about creating positive experiences and building genuine connections, always putting people first in everything she does. Her warm and approachable nature makes every interaction enjoyable and stress‑free. Outside of work, Kayley loves spending time outdoors and taking her dog for long walks.
Elle Sannazzaro
Client Manager
Elle is passionate about making every interaction smooth and easy, she’s always focused on ensuring clients feel genuinely supported and appreciated. When she’s off the clock, Elle loves spending downtime with her friends and family, and she never misses a chance to hang out and play with her puppy.
Madison Magert
Client Manager
With a strong foundation in customer service and finance, Madison brings professionalism and dedication to her role as Client Manager.
Originally from France, she adds an international perspective and thoughtful, detail orientated approach to her work. She is passionate about building genuine relationships and ensuring a seamless client experience. Outside the office, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, practicing her boxing skills or planning her next travel adventure.
Julie Banks
Special Projects Analyst
Julie has 14 years of experience in mainstream banking, specialising in lending and insurance. Julie is an absolute whiz when it comes to processes and efficiency. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and fulfilling her love for all things creative
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We’re proud to be a local business based in the Greater Wellington region, servicing all of New Zealand. Our advisers can travel to you for an in-home meeting or arrange a virtual catch up for a quick and easy chat online.
We’re happy to work around your schedule, so feel free to book a time that works best for you.
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