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A ## Meet the CFO team ![Scott-corp](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Scott-corp.jpg?width=1226&height=663&name=Scott-corp.jpg) ![Scott-fun](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Scott-fun.jpg?width=1226&height=663&name=Scott-fun.jpg) #### Scott Young ##### Managing Director Scott or Scotty as he is known by the Altus Team and many of his clients, brings years of experience as a Director of our Business Services Advisory Team. Scotty and his team are passionately dedicated to servicing privately owned clients and helping them run better businesses and in turn as owners, live better lives! ##### Start a conversation [Connect with Scott](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/15-min-chat-with-scott-young) #### Scott Young ##### Water Sport Lover In between managing weekends full of kid's sport, Scotty loves nothing more than spending his spare time with his young family boating, water skiing, tubing and generally relaxing, enjoying each others company with plenty of sun, sand and water therapy! ![Paul-corp](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Paul-corp.jpg?width=1226&height=663&name=Paul-corp.jpg) ![Paul-fun](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Paul-fun.jpg?width=1226&height=663&name=Paul-fun.jpg) #### Paul Conaghan ##### Director Paul is driven by providing practical business and taxation advice to SMEs. Paul is one of the Founders of Altus. ##### Start a conversation [Connect with Paul](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/15-min-chat-with-paul-conaghan) #### Paul Conaghan ##### Swimmer In his spare time, Paul enjoys spending time with his family exploring new places both locally and overseas, ocean swimming and playing a bit of golf. ![Roy-corp](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Roy-corp.jpg?width=1226&height=663&name=Roy-corp.jpg) ![Roy-fun](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Roy-fun.jpg?width=1226&height=663&name=Roy-fun.jpg) #### Roy Ditmarsch ##### Chairman Our fearless leader - dedicated to delivering the way financial advisory services are delivered to private clients. Roy has been running Altus Financial since inception, which is about 28 years. ##### Start a conversation [Connect with Roy](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/15-min-chat-with-roy-ditmarsch) #### Roy Ditmarsch ##### Sailor In his spare time, Roy enjoys sailing, snow skiing, riding his bike and travelling the world on the hunt for his next adventure and picturesque backdrop. ![Brad-corp](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Brad-corp.jpg?width=1226&height=663&name=Brad-corp.jpg) ![Brad-fun](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Brad-fun.jpg?width=1226&height=663&name=Brad-fun.jpg) #### Brad Cochrane ##### Senior Client Adviser Dedicated, enthusiastic and reliable. Brad loves working with the passion and drive of our SME clients as they truly have something on the line with their business. Brad thrives on the collaborative team effort at Altus so we can partner with our clients to achieve their desired goals. ##### Start a conversation [Connect with Brad](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/15-min-chat-with-bradley-cochrane) #### Brad Cochrane ##### Waterman Adventure loving father, still clinging to the idea that nothing is unachievable. Enjoys anything to do with the water, from spearfishing and surf to the fine scotch created with it. ![Roslyn-corp](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Roslyn-corp.jpg?width=1226&height=663&name=Roslyn-corp.jpg) ![Roslyn-fun-1](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Roslyn-fun-1.jpg?width=1226&height=663&name=Roslyn-fun-1.jpg) #### Roslyn Caldwell ##### Senior Client Adviser Roslyn has a well rounded background with experience in both firms and commerce that allows her the ability to better understand the needs of businesses, and deliver it in a meaningful manner. ##### Start a conversation [Connect with Roslyn](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/15-min-chat-with-roslyn-caldwell) #### Roslyn Caldwell ##### Water Polo When Roz isn't working, you can normally find her poolside at a Water Polo event of some kind, either playing, watching, managing, coaching or officiating. After starting at a young age, Water Polo is just a part of my daily life. ![Lana-corp-1](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Lana-corp-1.jpg?width=1226&height=663&name=Lana-corp-1.jpg) ![Lana-fun-1](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Lana-fun-1.jpg?width=1226&height=663&name=Lana-fun-1.jpg) #### Lana Huang ##### Senior Client Adviser Lana enjoys building relationships with clients and guiding them toward their business and personal goals. Her expertise lies in financial and tax needs for high net wealth, professionals and SMEs. ##### Start a conversation [Connect with Lana](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/15-min-chat-with-lana-huang) #### Lana Huang ##### Foodie Lana loves good food, particularly desserts. When a challenging dessert turns out perfectly, it makes all the hours of testing and refining recipes worthwhile. It always put a smile on her face seeing the blissfully content look on people’s faces when they eat a delicious dessert. #### Scott Young ##### Director Scott or Scotty as he is known by the Altus Team and many of his clients, brings years of experience as a Director of our Business Services Advisory Team. Scotty and his team are passionately dedicated to servicing privately owned clients and helping them run better businesses and in turn as owners, live better lives! ##### Start a conversation [Connect with Scott](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/15-min-chat-with-scott-young) #### Paul Conaghan ##### Director Paul is driven by providing practical business and taxation advice to SMEs. Paul is one of the Founders of Altus. ##### Start a conversation [Connect with Paul](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/15-min-chat-with-paul-conaghan) #### Roy Ditmarsch ##### Managing Director Our fearless leader - dedicated to delivering the way financial advisory services are delivered to private clients. Roy has been running Altus Financial since inception, which is about 28 years. ##### Start a conversation [Connect with Roy](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/15-min-chat-with-roy-ditmarsch) #### Brad Cochrane ##### Senior Client Adviser Dedicated, enthusiastic and reliable. Brad loves working with the passion and drive of our SME clients as they truly have something on the line with their business.Brad thrives on the collaborative team effort at Altus so we can partner with our clients to achieve their desired goals. ##### Start a conversation [Connect with Brad](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/15-min-chat-with-bradley-cochrane) #### Roslyn Caldwell ##### Senior Client Adviser Roslyn has a well rounded background with experience in both firms and commerce that allows her the ability to better understand the needs of businesses, and deliver it in a meaningful manner. ##### Start a conversation [Connect with Roslyn](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/15-min-chat-with-roslyn-caldwell) #### Lana Huang ##### Senior Client Adviser Lana enjoys building relationships with clients and guiding them toward their business and personal goals. Her expertise lies in financial and tax needs for high net wealth, professionals and SMEs. ##### Start a conversation [Connect with Lana](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/15-min-chat-with-lana-huang) ###### NICE WORDS. KIND PEOPLE ## “Altus have worked with us to streamline and automate our budgeting, invoicing, payroll and reporting systems using prominent cloud-based accounting and payroll solutions. 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