Mark Bardell
- CEO
- Dell Capital
Mark Bardell
- CEO
Mark Bardell is an experienced international finance professional with over a decade of expertise in credit markets, asset-backed lending, and strategic advisory. He currently serves as a Director of the Goldleaf Australian Income Fund (GAIF) and sits on its Investment Committee, as well as acting as Director of its investment manager, Goldleaf Australian Asset Management Limited (GAAML).
GAIF is a highly regarded Australian credit fund with a 12+ year track record of performance in asset-backed lending, delivering consistent positive returns with zero negative months. The fund is recognized globally and has consistently ranked among the top performers in the BarclayHedge tables for 36-month asset-backed loan returns.
Mark’s career in financial services began in 2010, and he has since built a strong international profile advising high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients across multiple jurisdictions. He was previously a Senior Partner and Principal Consultant at IPP Financial Advisers Pte Ltd, one of Asia’s largest and longest-established independent financial advisory firms, where he also led the Hong Kong expatriate division.
During his tenure in Asia, Mark held financial advisory licenses in both Singapore and Hong Kong. In Singapore, he was licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and obtained CMFAS qualifications across capital markets, insurance, and regulatory advisory services. In Hong Kong, he was PIBA qualified and authorized to advise on long-term and investment-linked insurance products.
Now based in the United Kingdom, Mark is the Principal of Dell Capital, where he specializes in structuring and arranging debt and direct lending transactions between corporate clients and institutional investors globally. His work focuses on delivering bespoke financing solutions for clients underserved by traditional lending channels.
Mark also brings additional international experience from his time as a Wealth Manager with Holborn Assets Ltd in Dubai, further strengthening his global perspective across capital markets and private wealth.
With a strong track record in both advisory and investment roles, Mark is recognized for his ability to connect clients with capital providers, structuring sophisticated financing solutions across jurisdictions with a focus on execution, compliance, and long-term performance.
Pasqualino (Pat) Di Rauso
- Board Director | NED
Pasqualino (Pat) Di Rauso is a commercial finance professional specializing in structured finance and asset-backed lending. He serves as a non-Executive Director and Advisor to Dell Capital, as well as President of Commercial Lending – National and Global Affairs at Sherwood Mortgage Group, where he works closely with commercial borrowers, investors and capital partners to structure financing solutions for real estate and corporate transactions.
Pat focuses on arranging debt and structured financing solutions for clients seeking capital outside of traditional lending channels. The firm works with a global network of family offices, institutional investors, and capital partners to deliver tailored financing structures designed to meet the unique needs of each transaction.
Pat is particularly experienced in structuring complex capital stacks that may involve senior debt, mezzanine financing, bridge capital, and other asset-backed lending solutions. His work spans a variety of sectors including commercial real estate, development projects, and corporate finance, helping clients secure strategic capital to support acquisitions, refinancing, and growth initiatives.
Known for his relationship-driven approach and strong network within the capital markets, Pat collaborates closely with investors and advisors to bring transactions from concept to funding efficiently and professionally.
Pat has also worked on projects with the main principals at Trevor Cole Commercial Corp, a New York City firm that specializes in nonconforming loans and secures funding for previously problematic or rejected loans. He has also worked on projects with Evercore in New York — a leading global independent investment bank whose success begins and ends with a relentless commitment to delivering world-class strategic and financial advice. Additionally, Pat worked with Rosenblatt Capital in New York, whose simple mission is to provide lines of credit to entrepreneurs who could not otherwise obtain financing from traditional institutional lenders — the very definition of alternative financing.
Pat Di Rauso
- Board Director
Marlon Brand
- Business Development
Marlon Brand
- Business Development
Marlon Brand is a seasoned entrepreneur and business development professional with more than two decades of experience in commercial finance, business development, and strategic relationship management. Since entering the mortgage industry in 2002, he has built a reputation for connecting clients with innovative financing solutions while cultivating long-term relationships across multiple industries.
An entrepreneur since 1994, Marlon founded and operated a successful fitness and sports injury clinic in downtown Toronto, combining his passion for health, performance, and business ownership. His entrepreneurial background has given him first-hand insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by business owners, allowing him to provide practical, client-focused solutions.
A graduate of McMaster University, where he earned his degrees in 1991 & 1992, Marlon was also a member of the university’s varsity soccer program. His lifelong passion for sports has shaped his competitive spirit, discipline, and commitment to teamwork—qualities that continue to define his professional approach.
From 2011 through 2019, Marlon focused on the multifamily and commercial real estate markets throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. During this time, he successfully matched investors with commercial lenders, helping clients secure financing for acquisitions, development, and investment opportunities while expanding an extensive network of capital providers and real estate professionals.
Since 2022, Marlon has broadened his expertise into the US logistics and transportation sector, developing strategic partnerships between manufacturers, shippers, and carrier networks. His ability to understand complex business operations and connect the right organizations has enabled clients to improve efficiency and create new growth opportunities.
As a Business Development specialist, Marlon leverages his diverse background in commercial finance, entrepreneurship, real estate, and logistics to identify opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and connect businesses with customized financing solutions. His relationship-driven approach and broad industry experience make him a valuable resource for clients seeking capital, expansion financing, acquisition funding, and other commercial lending solutions.
Marlon’s philosophy is simple: lasting business success is built on trust, integrity, and delivering value through meaningful relationships.
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