Avan Barker

Co-Founder, Head of Client Experience & Procurement

Avan brings a global perspective to AutoEase. With a career in network engineering that’s taken him through some of the most remote and challenging regions of Africa and beyond, he’s no stranger to solving complex problems under pressure.

Now, he applies that same discipline and attention to detail to help clients find the right vehicle — efficiently and stress-free. Avan’s background has taught him how to navigate tight timelines, understand diverse client needs, and deliver exceptional service with an analytical edge.

At AutoEase, he’s the driving force behind client experience and vehicle procurement. Whether it’s sourcing rare stock or negotiating a sharp deal, Avan combines big-picture thinking with granular execution to get results that make sense for real people.

We work with

Loan Market

One of Australia and New Zealand’s largest mortgage brokerage groups, with thousands of brokers helping families and businesses with home loans, commercial lending, and financial solutions. It’s built on a strong referral and aggregator model, giving brokers access to a wide lender panel, compliance frameworks, and marketing support. The network is trusted nationwide for its scale, credibility, and depth of broker expertise.

Hamer Asset Finance (HAF)

HAF is your award-winning independent asset finance brokerage, focused on vehicles, trucks, trailers, and equipment. The approach is practical and client-first — deals are structured with speed and common sense, not just rate-chasing, so clients get outcomes that genuinely fit their needs. With deep experience, strong referral partnerships, and a proven track record, HAF has become a leading name in the asset-finance space.

Loan Market Accelerate

Loan Market Accelerate is your specialist asset-finance franchise under the Loan Market brand. It exists purely to handle car and equipment finance referrals from mortgage brokers and other partners, giving them a seamless plug-in solution without having to manage asset finance themselves. The model is built around efficiency, scalability, and ensuring referrers can trust their clients are looked after by experts.