Meet our editorial team

Chris Stanley is the sales & operations manager of health insurance at Compare Club. With extensive experience and expertise, Chris is a trusted leader known for his deep understanding of health insurance markets, policies, and coverage options. As the sales & operations manager of health insurance, Chris leads a team of dedicated professionals committed to ...

From regular TV appearances talking about personal finance to travelling the country speaking at schools and to adults on being money-wise, Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon is on a mission to help Aussies get savvy, solvent and financially secure. 

Shubham Pandey (Shub) is a digital finance specialist with over six years of experience creating trusted, expert-led content on investing, superannuation, and personal finance. He has written for major institutions and publishers – including ANZ Bank, Finder, and now Compare Club – helping everyday Aussies make smarter decisions with their money. Shub’s wor...

Matthew Lang is the general manager of life insurance at Compare Club. Matthew leads a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about helping individuals and families make informed decisions about their life insurance needs. Whether it's finding the right coverage for your specific circumstances, comparing policies, or optimizing your existing poli...

Bianca Knoechel is passionate about all things personal finance with a particular interest in insurance. As a communications expert, she embraces the opportunity to improve the financial literacy of Aussies around the country through PR and content.

Writer and editor with an interest in health and wellbeing, and a passion for helping Aussies in all things personal finance.

Paul Coughran is the General Manager of Emerging Verticals at Compare Club. Paul has over 20 years of experience across a wide range of industries including Banking and Finance, Telecommunications and Energy. Paul leads a team of trusted experts dedicated to helping individuals make informed decisions about their insurance and utilities needs.

Anthony Stevenson, is the head of home loans at Compare Club. With over a decade of experience under his belt, Anthony is dedicated to helping individuals make informed decisions when choosing a home loan. Whether it's finding a great deal on your home loan or refinancing, Anthony has a wealth of knowledge in the space.

Ben Nash is Australia’s most followed financial adviser and the founder of Pivot Wealth, Australia’s most awarded financial advice company. Ben is also the host of the Mo Money podcast, the bestselling author of Replace Your Salary by Investing and the lead financial educator for leading Australian corporates such as the National Rugby League (NRL).

Gillian Clive has worked in financial services for over two decades, including time at three of the big four banks, and as a finance broker. She has also worked as a product analyst for credit card and insurance services. In between creating content she writes books and promotes the message of financial literacy.

Eayl has spent the last 20 years honing his skills. He knows everything you need to know about general insurance and finance. Eayl will be sharing all his tips and advice to help Compare Club members get ahead.

Paul Coughran is the General Manager of Emerging Verticals at Compare Club. Paul has over 20 years of experience across a wide range of industries including Banking and Finance, Telecommunications and Energy. Paul leads a team of trusted experts dedicated to helping individuals make informed decisions about their insurance and utilities needs.

Emma Edwards founded The Broke Generation in 2018. As a Certified Financial Behavior Specialist® and author of Good With Money, Emma is an expert on the psychological and behavioural side of money, and runs programs to help people improve their relationship with money.

Adrian Edlington is PR & Communications Manager at Savvy. With a keen interest in personal finance, car loans, the mortgage industry, cost of living pressures, electric vehicles and renewable technology, Adrian's research includes conducting primary data surveys and analysis of up-to-the-minute secondary Australian data sources.

Accomplished journalist and sub-editor with a background in feature writing. Jan has impressive knowledge of the retirement landscape, including retirement income, issues that affect Australians planning and living in retirement, and answering YLC members' Age Pension and Centrelink questions. She has also developed a passion for travel and lifestyle writing...

Jenny Dikranian's writing repertoire extends to education, tech, medical devices and business consulting services. She has a passion for helping Aussies improve financial literacy and make better choices for financial wellbeing.

Ben Kingsley is the founder of Empower Wealth, the Chair of the Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA) and the former Chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA). He is a qualified property investment advisor and mortgage broker.

Brad has deep knowledge of retirement income, including Age Pension and other government entitlements, as well as health, money and lifestyle issues facing older Australians. Keen interests in current affairs, politics, sport and entertainment. Digital media professional with more than 10 years experience in the industry.

Bryce Holdaway is the co-host of the ABC’s show Escape from the City and Location Location Location Australia on Foxtel’s Lifestyle Channel. He is also a partner at Empower Wealth, a qualified accountant and buyer’s agent.

Gemma Howells heads up Compare Club's Brand Experience team, applying customer perspectives to insurance and financial services products. She aims to help make complex decisions easier for customers while helping them save on costs and find better value care.

Kate Browne is Compare Club's Head of Research and Insights. She has almost two decades of experience in the media as a managing editor, news editor, investigative journalist and broadcaster. She has worked at Yahoo Finance, Finder, CHOICE and the ABC and has written for dozens of publications including the Sydney Morning Herald, the Sun Herald, The Age, ne...