Explore the future of equipment finance with the Finance Connect podcast

Inside the Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast

With new episodes currently being recorded for 2026, the Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast continues to build momentum as a platform for timely insight and informed discussion across Europe’s equipment finance market. Sponsored by Alfa, the series brings together senior leaders, innovators, and industry experts to explore how the sector is evolving, from technology and operating models to changing customer expectations.

The European equipment finance market is changing fast. From the rise of captives and vendor finance models to the impact of AI and the shift toward product-as-a-service, the sector is being reshaped by regulation, digital transformation, and new commercial realities. The podcast captures these changes through practical, experience-led conversations with those at the forefront of the industry.

Real conversations with industry leaders

Rather than high-level theory, the discussions dive into real-world strategy, operating models, and lessons learned from those on the front line of change.

Some of the key episodes available to stream now include:

• Mathilde Saint-Pol Cousteix (Econocom) – Econocom’s value proposition for captives
  Exploring how Econocom balances full lifecycle capabilities with entrepreneurial independence in the captive finance space.
• Richard Huston (Vamos) – AI in equipment finance: hype or fatigue?
  A pragmatic look at where AI is delivering value today — and where expectations may be running ahead of reality.
• Klaus Strenge & Kerttu Alpass (ZEB consulting) – The future of captives: do they still make sense?
  A strategic discussion on how captive models are evolving in response to market, regulatory, and technology pressures.
• Yann Toutant (Black Winch) – The future of product-as-a-service in equipment finance
  Examining how product-as-a-service is reshaping customer relationships and commercial models in equipment finance.

Why this podcast matters

The Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast bridges strategy, technology, and commercial reality. For professionals across asset finance, leasing, vendor finance, captives, fintech, and digital transformation, it offers grounded insight into how peers are navigating change and building future-ready models.

Where to listen

Listen to all available episodes here: https://finance-connect.com/european-equipment-finance-podcast/.You can also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music.

As new episodes roll out in 2026, the podcast will continue to explore the ideas, technologies, and operating models shaping the future of European equipment finance.