Leadership Team
Meet the executive team that's always working at 200% capacity.
Edward Tarmey
Chief Executive Officer
Edward directs overall firm strategy and investment activities. He is responsible for portfolio company selection, capital allocation decisions, and maintaining relationships with institutional investors and limited partners. Edward brings extensive experience in identifying undervalued assets and implementing operational improvements to drive sustainable growth.
Max Aicardi
Chief Financial Officer
Max oversees all financial operations for NP Equities and its portfolio companies. He is responsible for financial reporting, treasury management, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Max works closely with portfolio company CFOs to implement best practices in financial planning, analysis, and controls.
Damian Mathews
Director of Marketing and Technology
Damian leads the NP Equities startup accelerator program and works with the firm's venture capital division to deploy capital into high-potential early-stage companies. He identifies emerging technology trends and evaluates investment opportunities in the digital economy. Damian also oversees marketing strategy and technology infrastructure across the firm.
Owen Holland
Director of Capital Markets
Owen oversees fundraising activities and structures debt facilities for portfolio company acquisitions and growth initiatives. He maintains relationships with banks, mezzanine lenders, and other capital providers to ensure optimal financing terms. Owen is responsible for capital structure design and ongoing liability management.
William Knight
Director of Corporate Finance
William manages all administrative finance functions, including accounting, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting. He leads the firm's financial planning and analysis function, providing detailed performance metrics and forecasts to support investment decision-making. William ensures robust financial controls and operational efficiency across back-office operations.
Aidan Oates
Director of Foreign Investment
Aidan manages relationships with international investors throughout the entire investment lifecycle, from initial fundraising through acquisition execution, operational value creation, and eventual disposition. He coordinates cross-border transactions and ensures compliance with foreign investment regulations.
Devin MacBain
Director of Public Relations
Devin manages all external communications, media relations, and public outreach for NP Equities. He cultivates relationships with industry press, coordinates thought leadership initiatives, and serves as a key liaison to investors and lenders. Devin ensures consistent messaging and protects the firm's reputation across all stakeholder constituencies.
William Lacamera
Director of FinTech
William specializes in financial technology investments and oversees performance monitoring for all portfolio companies in the FinTech sector. He evaluates investment opportunities in payments, lending, wealth management, and regulatory technology. William brings deep domain expertise in assessing product-market fit and scalability of financial services technology platforms.
Jackson Slater
Director of Consulting and Strategy
Jackson develops long-term strategic initiatives for the firm's most complex portfolio companies. He specializes in businesses with innovative technologies and focuses on companies addressing significant real-world challenges. Jackson works directly with portfolio company management teams to define strategic roadmaps and overcome execution barriers.
Matthew Kern
Director of Consumer Products
Matthew oversees investments in the consumer products sector, with particular focus on premium home goods and lifestyle brands. He conducts rigorous product quality assessments and market positioning analysis. Matthew works closely with portfolio company management to optimize supply chains, enhance brand perception, and drive retail distribution expansion.
Timothy Dobies
Director of Operations, Supply Chain and Logistics
Timothy provides operational oversight for logistics and supply chain management across portfolio companies. He consults with portfolio company executives to implement cost-effective strategies that improve efficiency without compromising service quality. Timothy identifies opportunities for process improvement, vendor consolidation, and technology adoption in operations.