Laurie boasts an illustrious career spanning over 38 years in the lending and funding industry, marked by a series of impactful roles across prominent financial institutions. Beginning as an Assistant Manager at R&I Bank, Laurie quickly ascended to manage mortgage portfolios exceeding AUD$140 million under Perpetual Trustees WA. His diverse experiences include serving as an Account Manager at Allied Leasing Corporation, Westminster Broking House, and FAI 1st Mortgage, where he played pivotal roles in commercial property transactions and home lending. Notably, Laurie spearheaded the establishment of the first "Community Bank" in WA under the Bendigo Bank franchise, with business written in excess of AUD$40 million. His tenure at NAB as a Relationship Manager Level 4 in Business Financial Services saw him managing a portfolio of 29 SME business clients and significantly growing lending footings. Laurie's expertise further flourished as a Senior Relationship Executive at CBA Corporate, overseeing companies with turnovers ranging from AUD$50 million to AUD$250 million, and as a Senior Relationship Manager of Property Finance WA at St George Bank, where he substantially increased loan footings. Laurie holds a wealth of qualifications including AICD, FINSIA (AFF), Diploma of Financial Services (FMBM), Diploma of Financial Markets, and accreditation from the Security Institute of Australia, underscoring his commitment to professional excellence and continuous learning in the field.