Contega

Our team

Good advice starts with people who take the time.

Understanding your business takes conversation, curiosity and experience. Our team brings together insurance advice, claims expertise, technology and design to make complex decisions clearer and working with us more straightforward.

  • Gareth Carpenter

    Gareth Carpenter

    Chief Executive Officer

    Gareth brings more than 20 years in commercial insurance broking and risk advisory, including leading national broking businesses and managing complex insurance programs. His starting point is understanding how a business works, then giving clear advice and following through.

    Connect with Gareth on LinkedIn
  • Thom Richards

    Thom Richards

    Chief Executive Officer, Cohabit Group

    Thom has built businesses across property technology and payments, co-founding Managed App and founding Cohabit. At Contega, he connects entrepreneurial experience with a practical understanding of the property sector, helping bring experienced advice, useful technology and personal service together.

    Connect with Thom on LinkedIn
  • James Bush

    James Bush

    Chief Technology Officer

    James works at the intersection of technology, innovation and digital experiences, with more than 20 years’ experience, including at Commonwealth Bank. At Contega, he shapes how data and technology support better advice and simpler interactions, keeping the needs of clients and advisers at the centre.

    Connect with James on LinkedIn
  • Marcel Moniaga

    Marcel Moniaga

    Head of Product and Brand

    Marcel’s career spans more than 20 years in advertising, design and digital experiences, with deep experience in financial services and fintech alongside work across a broad range of industries. At Contega, he shapes the brand experience across every touchpoint, connecting design, technology and communication to make each interaction clear, consistent and human.

    Connect with Marcel on LinkedIn
  • Nicola Zissis

    Nicola Zissis

    Claims Adviser

    Nicola’s background is in insurance claims, including a Claims Executive role at Coverforce. At Contega, she helps clients understand the claims process, navigate the information required and stay informed as their claim progresses, providing a human point of contact when it matters.

    Connect with Nicola on LinkedIn

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Interested in being part of Contega? We’d like to hear what you could bring. Get in touch

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