Headquarters:

Level 4, 10 River Street, South Yarra, Vic

Year founded:

2020

Number of employees:

120+

Phone:

1800 531 718

Email:

contact@autograb.com.au

Website:

autograb.com.au

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/company/autograb

“We prioritise embracing cutting-edge technologies, creative problem solving and continuous improvement to enhance our premium funding solutions and provide exceptional value to our clients”

Brett Bastow, IQumulate Premium FundinG

Chris Gardner

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

Daniel Werzberger

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

Saxon Odgers

Chief Commercial Officer

Leadership

Chris Gardner is the co-founder and co-CEO of AutoGrab, bringing over a decade of experience in product innovation and digital leadership. Before launching AutoGrab in 2020 with Daniel Werzberger, he held pivotal roles at LOKE Digital and served as head of product at SugarUX. Chris has been central to building AutoGrab’s AI-driven marketplace, which aggregates vehicle listings for dealers, insurers, financiers and fleet operators. Under his guidance, AutoGrab secured a strategic data partnership with JATO in 2024, boosting vehicle specification accuracy. His vision has driven rapid adoption across Australia and expansion into Southeast Asia and the UK.

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

Chris Gardner

Daniel Werzberger is the co-founder and co-CEO of AutoGrab. Before launching AutoGrab, he built AreYouSelling.com.au into a multi-million-dollar business, which he sold to Eclipx Group in 2017. With over a decade of experience in the automotive and digital sectors, Werzberger excels in category innovation and business scaling. At AutoGrab, he leads the aggregation of on-demand vehicle listings, AI-powered analytics, and precision valuations for clients across Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and the UK. Under his leadership, AutoGrab has earned recognition in AFR’s Fast 100 and Deloitte’s Tech Fast 50 and continues to drive transparent, data-driven automotive solutions.

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

Daniel Werzberger

Saxon Odgers is the chief commercial officer at AutoGrab. Raised in a family of car dealers, he has been immersed in the automotive industry from an early age. He began his career leading car dealerships, gaining practical experience in sales, operations, and customer engagement. With 16 years in the Australian automotive sector, he has held leadership positions at prominent automotive marketplaces, where he shaped market strategies and harnessed data to drive business success. At AutoGrab, Odgers is dedicated to fostering growth, promoting market transparency, and delivering data-driven solutions that help businesses stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

Chief Commercial Officer

Saxon Odgers

BRETT BASTOW, IQUMULATE PREMIUM FUNDINGs

Leadership

Anthony Guadagno

General Manager – Insurance, Australia

Anthony Guadagno serves as general manager – insurance, Australia at AutoGrab. With over 20 years of leadership experience in the insurance sector, he has held senior positions at major Australian insurers, driving strategic partnerships and overseeing significant portfolio migrations. Previously, Guadagno was head of partners, OEM & Affinity at QBE Insurance, where he managed high-profile alliances with brands such as Australia Post, Mercedes-Benz and Kogan. Renowned for his expertise in business development, stakeholder management and profitable growth, Guadagno is recognised for his ability to transform partnerships into lasting, long-term success within the insurance industry.

General Manager – Insurance, Australia

Anthony Guadagno

Steven Bearzatto

Chief Technology Officer

Steven Bearzatto is the chief technology officer at AutoGrab, bringing over 15 years of experience across financial services, media, data, property and auto-tech. Beginning his career as a software developer, his passion for building has grown into leading and scaling high-performing teams that tackle complex business challenges. He excels in dynamic, high-pressure environments where ambition drives innovation. As CTO, Bearzatto has guided AutoGrab’s technology team through rapid growth and transformation. He has overseen the launch of multiple AI-driven products that are reshaping the automotive sector while building a resilient engineering organisation ready for ongoing expansion.

Chief Technology Officer

Steven Bearzatto

Stevens & Associates Lawyers is a leading and trusted employment law firm based in Sydney known for delivering high-quality legal expertise in the area of employment law and industrial relations across Australia, alongside a proven track record of effectively and swiftly resolving a variety of workplace law issues. In the past year, the firm’s growth has been notable. It has: • experienced a 213% growth in the number of client matters, increasing from 149 client matters in the 2022 financial year to 390 client matters in the 2023 financial year • improved its online visibility, leading to over 50 online enquiries each month and a conversion rate of client leads of up to 40% • significantly expanded the breadth and type of matters that it advises on day to day, which has increased the firm’s skillsets, diversity and resilience • expanded its community outreach by collaborating with local Sydney venues for client seminars and continuing active participation in a Sydney small/family business group Stevens & Associates Lawyers has adapted to digital trends by implementing an effective strategy with SEO and web design, resulting in a structural shift that has seen increased representation of employees where the firm previously mainly advised employers. The firm’s recognition as a “Fast Firm” attests to its momentum in the employment law space.

“IQumulate is on a technology journey, and we’re just getting started”

Wayne Tower, IQumulate Premium Funding

Denis Flora

National Customer Manager – Insurance

Uttara Rajan

Head of HR, People and Culture

Anu Ratha Baskaran

Director of Sales – Malaysia

Pam Chhabra

Manager – Residential Strata

Denis Flora is the national customer manager – insurance at AutoGrab. With over 25 years of expertise in motor claims, assessing, repairs and customer management, he is recognised for delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions that connect insurance with technology. He has been instrumental in advancing digital transformation and vehicle data strategies within the industry. As a passionate advocate, Flora actively contributes through thought leadership, professional networks, and strategic partnerships. His efforts are dedicated to enhancing claims efficiency, reducing costs and improving outcomes throughout the insurance value chain.

National Customer Manager – Insurance

Denis Flora

Uttara Rajan is the head of HR, people and culture at AutoGrab, joining the company in May 2024. A seasoned human resources leader, she oversees all facets of talent management, performance and cultural development. Before AutoGrab, Rajan led people and culture initiatives at Starshipit and served as human resources director at Hilton. She also played key HR roles at Afterpay during its merger with Touchcorp and managed HR operations for American Apparel across the UK, Ireland and Sweden. Rajan’s strategic vision and people-focused approach are instrumental in shaping AutoGrab’s culture as the company expands across Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and the UK.

Head of HR, People and Culture

Uttara Rajan

Anu Ratha Baskaran brings over 20 years of experience across the automotive, insurance and digital technology sectors, with deep expertise in business strategy, partnerships and operational execution. She has a strong track record in leading growth initiatives, building strategic collaborations and delivering innovative solutions that address key industry challenges, particularly in the consumer business, including automotive, home and medical segments. Baskaran works closely with insurers, digital platforms and financial institutions to drive adoption, improve efficiency and create long-term value. Passionate about transformation, she is committed to shaping a smarter, more connected ecosystem.

Director of Sales – Malaysia

Anu Ratha Baskaran

Stephen McMillan first entered the financial services Industry when he joined GE Capital as a finance analyst in 2008, from which he progressed through roles working both onshore and offshore. From there, he moved into Pacific Premium Funding as a financial planning and analysis leader in 2012 and was a key resource in the evolution of the business, first with the successful sale to Macquarie Pacific Funding and then the following progression into IQumulate Premium Funding, where he is now the commercial manager. As commercial manager, McMillan leads a team that is responsible for commercial analysis and business support, identifying and reporting improvement initiatives, and the securitization and treasury functions of the business.

Commercial Manager

Stephen McMillan

One culmination of these efforts has been the real-world, needs-based IQEdge solution. A one-stop online quoting tool designed for both the Australian and New Zealand markets, IQEdge delivers quotes in under 60 seconds. Plus, the solution offers quote comparison and quote versioning capabilities, enabling users to review vital historical and financial data in a single page view. IQEdge can streamline and automate application processing, underwriting document verification and payment collection, cutting the need for manual labour and minimising processing errors. A digital “self-service” platform, IQEdge, reduces the need for customer and administrative support. Meanwhile, borrowers can access their accounts, make payments and manage their policies independently and through sales and support teams, which are always available for further assistance. “We’ve created a quality platform that simplifies the quoting process yet amplifies the customer experience,” says Gordon. “It’s a real game changer.” IQumulate offers an online digital quoting tool to clients. The best-in-market solution enables IQumulate to tailor funding offerings to brokers that align with their prefered distribution channel.

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What does IQumulate have in mind for the future? “IQumulate is on a technology journey, and we’re just getting started,” says Wayne Tower, CEO. “Through continuous engagement with our clients, partners, marketplace and industry, we will listen to the needs as they arise and position our business to be agile and respond to changes as they occur. “Faster decision-making innovations such as AI-powered decision support systems can expedite the underwriting and approval process, leading to quicker responses to clients. This can improve client satisfaction and potentially attract more business, with the potential to allow IQumulate to capture a larger market share, whilst continuing to deliver service excellence to clients.” “As forward-thinkers with a digital and ‘do it better’ mindset, we collectively and proactively look to learn and improve on our customer experience for our clients, paving the way for successful business outcomes for our clients and our business in the coming years ahead. “We’re excited for the future and look forward to what’s on the horizon.”

What does IQumulate have in mind for the future? “IQumulate is on a technology journey, and we’re just getting started,” says Wayne Tower, CEO. “Through continuous engagement with our clients, partners, marketplace and industry, we will listen to the needs as they arise and position our business to be agile and respond to changes as they occur. “Faster decision-making innovations such as AI-powered decision support systems can expedite the underwriting and approval process, leading to quicker responses to clients. This can improve client satisfaction and potentially attract more business, creating a competitive advantage with the potential to allow IQumulate to command premium pricing or capture a larger market share. “As forward-thinkers with a digital and ‘do it better’ mindset, we collectively and proactively look to learn and improve on our customer experience for our clients, paving the way for successful business outcomes for our clients and our business in the coming years ahead. “We’re excited for the future and look forward to what’s on the horizon.”

Adam Basaldella

Manager – Claims

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Claire Watson

Commercial Manager

Stephen McMillan

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Product Manager

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Product Manager

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Ivan Verescuk

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

Shaun O’Brien

Head of Underwriting

Emily Walker

Head of Strata and Development

Rex Oakman

Head of Operations and Risk

Sandy Newton

Head of Underwriting

Andrew Mitchell

Manager – NSW

Michael Prokopis

Manager – Southern Region

Pam Chhabra

Manager – Residential Strata

Jeffrey Valdivia

Manager – Commercial Strata

Adam Basaldella

Manager – Claims

AutoGrab is an Australian-founded automotive intelligence platform that delivers data-driven solutions to a wide range of industry sectors, including dealerships, OEMs, insurers, financiers and fleet operators. Since its inception, it has experienced rapid growth, expanding its footprint beyond Australia to the United Kingdom, Malaysia, and New Zealand. In the motor vehicle insurance sector, AutoGrab is redefining industry standards with its advanced Pre-Accident Valuations (PAV) tool. This innovative solution is designed to increase the accuracy, efficiency and transparency of insurance claims settlements. By leveraging market data and intelligent automation, AutoGrab’s PAV tool addresses the persistent inefficiencies of traditional valuation methods, delivering measurable improvements for insurers, policyholders and industry stakeholders alike. The adoption of AutoGrab’s PAV solution has been both swift and impactful. Since its launch in early 2023, monthly claims volumes have surged from 1,000 to over 29,000 by May 2025, reflecting strong industry recognition of its value in optimising claim outcomes, reducing operational costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Looking ahead, AutoGrab is broadening its focus within the insurance sector, developing solutions for policy quoting, purchasing, renewals, detailed underwriting – including factory-fitted options – and extending its expertise to additional asset classes.

IQumulate invests in education and people, which are vital to attracting new business and talent to the company. “We have long tenures for several of our key staff, including some in leadership positions, and this sound working knowledge of our business, practices and industry provides great insights and a wealth of experience to offer our clients,” says Bastow. “Our new head of sales, Graeme Gordon, formerly manager for New Zealand, joins us in Australia to drive our sales strategy and lead our team to successful outcomes for our clients and our business. We look forward to great things ahead with Graeme as he continues to be active and present in the New Zealand market as well as building sound working relationships and new connections in Australia.” Clients can also expect a lot from working with IQumulate. “Through active engagement with our trusted broker network, IQumulate provides relevant information, education and training content,” says Graeme Gordon, head of sales. “Our clients can expect IQumulate to support their business in several ways, providing an understanding of what premium funding solutions are available and how IQumulate can spread the cost of insurance and help borrowers get the right level of insurance cover to free up their cash flow for other expenses or business growth opportunities. Premium funding is often considered a tool for those who simply cannot afford to pay their premiums in full. While this is certainly a significant driver for many, it is also successfully used by profitable companies who use premium funding to manage their cash flows more wisely or better manage their liquidity.”