Mr. Levy, founder of Platinum Funding Group LLC, has extensive experience in the factoring and commercial finance worlds.Mr. Levy specializes in financing and restructuring unconventional transactions worldwide and has been working for over 25 years with government contracts and agencies, including financing government contracts, credit analysis and sales to the U.S. armed forces, NASA, the FBI and the CIA. Mr. Levy holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey and he attended the business program at Bar llan University, Israel.
Mr Rooney is an experienced executive in the areas of credit risk management and Accounts Receivable factoring. Mr. Rooney joined Platinum in 1999 as CFO. Mr. Rooney is responsible for managing Treasury and Accounting functions. Prior to joining Platinum, he had founded a factoring company that catered to small businesses. Before that, Mr Rooney served as Senior Credit Officer, managing the global credit risk function for two major investment banks, Lehman Brothers and Nomura Securities. He also managed a team of auditors and CPAs at KPMG. Mr. Rooney holds a B.B.A. in Accounting from St. Francis College, NY and a Masters Degree in Controllership from St. John's University, NY.
Mr. Bertie has a wealth of experience in the factoring and finance industries. He joined Platinum in 1994 after having spent over 12 years in the Current Asset Management Group of Heller Financial, Inc., a subsidiary of The Fuji Bank Limited. Mr. Bertie is in charge of verification of Accounts Receivable, collection procedures, administration of the accounts receivable that Platinum acquires and underwriting of new business. Mr. Bertie's knowledge and background in factoring and various areas of collateral management enables him to provide Platinum Funding Group and its clients with the expertise, insight and ability to effectively evaluate and meet their financial needs.
Joining Platinum in 2007 as Chief General Counsel, Ms. Ophir-Harel addresses legal issues, which arise from the company’s business. Her legal experience enables the company to provide creative solutions to clients with unique factoring requirements. Prior to joining Platinum, Ms. Ophir-Harel was an attorney in private practice for over 12 years, both in Israel and New York. She has extensive experience in commercial litigation, contractual work and real estate transactions. Previously, Ms. Ophir-Harel served as head of the litigation department at the Shiboleth law firm in New York. Ms. Ophir-Harel is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Israel Bar Association. She is a graduate of Tel Aviv University Law School, where she received her LL.B. in 1993 and her LL.M. in 1998.
Prior to joining Platinum in 2007, Mary Ellen had worked in the finance community for 30 years, starting in factoring in Charlotte, NC working first with Barclays Business Credit and then Commercial Credit’s factoring company, Textile Banking. Upon moving to NYC, Mary Ellen migrated to asset based lending for Marine Midland, LaSalle Business Credit & Banco Popular and positions included credit officer, new business officer and portfolio manager.
Toni Dare joined Platinum in 2008 to set up their UK operation, she brings with her more than 20 years asset based lending experience. Positions held within the UK industry include working for independent, merchant bank and main clearing bank lenders. Toni is responsible for the integration of the Platinum brand to the UK. Heading up Platinum Funding UK, she will be responsible for the day to day operation of the business to include oversight of the accounts receivables function, client management, collections and sales and marketing.
Her experience in heading up sales, credit, operations, and recovery teams will ensure that our UK client’s needs are correctly evaluated and delivered, building on the reputation and success of the Platinum Funding reputation across the USA.
