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.