TEAM
Josh Benbow
Founder
8 years experience in alternative and physical asset trading. 5 years as a portfolio manager at a leading firm, then 3 years as a private intermediary before creating Parnexus. Josh's early career was focused on investment in passion assets.
Nick Cox
Head of Commercial
Accomplished commercial sales leader with 10 year success driving thriving teams and business growth. Nick has operated sales teams at leading premium and Saas brands, to buyouts. Expertise in business development, strategic partnerships, and key account management.
James Goldsztajn
Automotive Account Director
Accomplished automotive professional with 7 years of success in the luxury and collectible car market. James has led sales operations at premium dealerships and specialist brokerages, sourcing and selling rare, off-market vehicles to elite clients worldwide. James has a reputation for deep product knowledge as well as trusted private and industry relationships.
Tom McCollum
Partner
Starting in corporate finance (tech & media) at KPMG, Tom worked on M&A deals globally worth more than £10bn over 4 years. Tom is ACA qualified and has 8 years of experience in corporate finance. He runs a private property investment firm primarily focused on residential real estate.
Artur Silva
Fine Wine and Whiskey Account Director
Artur spent over a decade in New York fine dining, as a buyer for wine and spirits at the Jean-Georges group, Gary Vaynerchuck’s VCR, and Birley’s private members club Maxime’s. Artur is an expert in collectable wines and spirits.
Freddie Hills
Residential Real Estate Account Director
Freddie joined from Knight Frank LLP where he was a partner for 8 years. He brings a wealth of knowledge and contacts from markets in London, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. He’s an experienced UHNW relationship manager with over 15 years of expertise in investments and business development.
Stefano Lanca
Head of Yachts
Stefano has a decade of experience in yacht brokerage, and has worked closely with buyers and sellers across the luxury market. He is a passionate relationship builder and innately understands the importance of trust, discretion and direct communication. He's driven by integrity and long-term value.
Lewis Boyles-White
CTO
15 years of experience as a commercially minded software developer. Specialist in high security, high assurance software. Experienced angel investor and business advisor.
Frankie Kettnaker
Operations Manager
Frankie oversees operations and company administration. Her roles include overseeing events, travel, payroll, sales and marketing support and liaising with accountants and team diary management.
Sophia Pimenta
Communications Manager
With a background in marketing, AI product strategy, and GTM, she leads Parnexus’s marketing and communications strategy.
Jack Collins
Institutional Debt & Capital Introductions Special Projects
Over 25 years experience in banking, finance, private client and real estate. Experience across debt, real estate development, asset management, acquisitions and disposals.
Ralph Hazell
Head of KYC / AML
Having founded four fintech companies, Ralph is an experienced Money laundering reporting officer (MLRO). He oversaw the implementation of anti money laundering policies and ensured activities comply with AML regulations as well as implementing customer due diligence and KYC procedures. He oversees Parnexus KYC / AML desk.
Chas Howes
Non-executive CFO
Ex FTSE 250 CFO. Angel investor and experienced business advisor and chairman.