Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by Alfa

Brian Murphy, director, Office of the CTO at Alfa: AI, implementation and the future of equipment finance technology

In the latest episode of the Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast, Alfa's Brian Murphy joins Richard O'Donohue to explore how AI is transforming the equipment finance technology landscape. The discussion covers AI-driven software development, intelligent document processing, workflow automation, implementation speed, token costs and the future role of specialist finance technology platforms, alongside wider conversations around innovation culture and diversity initiatives across the industry.

Richard Huston of VAMOS returns to the Finance Connect Podcast: the evolution of AI and common misconceptions

In the latest episode of the Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast, sponsored by Alfa, Richard O’Donohue is joined once again by Richard Huston, CEO and co-founder of VAMOS, to discuss the rapid evolution of AI and what it means for the asset and equipment finance industry. From enterprise data concerns and AI agents to software disruption, jobs and the future of business workflows, this episode explores the realities - and misconceptions - shaping AI adoption today.

Alessia Lombardo, Global Head of Product Management at DLL: Product Management in Asset Finance

Alessia Lombardo, Global Head of Product Management at DLL, joins Richard O’Donohue to explore how financial products are developed, scaled and optimised within a global organisation. The discussion covers the increasing importance of standardisation and efficiency, how firms respond to evolving customer needs, and the broader trends shaping the future of asset finance.

Finance Connect Leaders’ Summit Europe 2026: reflections, realities and what comes next

In the second of two special episodes recorded following the Finance Connect Leaders’ Summit Europe 2026 in Cologne, Richard O’Donohue is joined by Finance Connect's Edward Peck, Eva Lindsay, David Betteley and John Rees to reflect on the conversations shaping the industry. From market uncertainty and regulation to AI, evolving business models and sector outlooks, the discussion offers a view of the challenges and opportunities facing European equipment and auto finance — and what lies ahead for the Leaders' Summit Europe in 2027.

Live from the Finance Connect Leaders’ Summit Europe 2026: AI, pay-per-use and the future of equipment finance

Recorded live in Cologne, this special episode of the Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast features conversations with delegates and speakers from the Finance Connect Leaders’ Summit Europe 2026. Host Richard O’Donohue speaks with industry leaders about the key themes shaping the market today - including AI adoption, the resurgence of pay-per-use models, healthcare equipment financing, and the growing role of private credit. Hear insights and perspectives from across the equipment finance ecosystem as attendees reflect on the discussions and opportunities emerging in the industry.