About Us
Building on our expertise in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging and the fundamental goal of improving lives through nuclear medicine,
Seamless Medical Equipment Leasing and Financing Solutions
8 Bridge Group is a provider of medical instrument leasing as well as a complete turnkey solution for facilities looking at buying new equipment.
Whether you are in the market for high-tech hardware and software, or the medical tools that will help your patients the most, we don’t stop at providing medical instrument leasing for your facility. Because of our high credit rating and stringent underwriting standards, it’s easier for us to get you the financing you need when you need it. You can apply online and get an immediate decision without having to fax any credit reports or security agreements
We even cover all incidentals like printing, filing and administration of the lease. Our staff is available 24 hours a day to answer any questions that you may have about your financial plan so that you can get the equipment you need when you need it. When you lease with us, you don’t have to worry about paperwork and other incidentals. We will take care of it all for you. This gives you the time and energy you need to expand your practice and provide the best medical care for your patients.
We ensure safe transportation & delivery
With years of experience in the logistics industry, our team understands the importance of efficiency, security, and precision in every shipment.
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The 8 Bridge Team Has Collectively Decades Of Experience And Record In Relationship
Jaco van Niekerk
Chief Executive Offer
Jaco comes from the banking sector where he started his career in Nedbank in 1995. In 1997 Jaco started to freelance as a structured finance specialist. Since then he dealt with Blue Chip the likes of Engen, BP, Spar, ABSA, Standard Bank, Investec, Wesbank. Working with such a diverse group of clients, has enabled Jaco to gain a comprehensive understanding of structured finance, long-term and short-term rental finance, discounting, financial & operating leases. In 2003
Jaco then founded Sizwe Asset Finance and positioned himself as the Structured Finance Director then in 2007 Jaco was then approached by MB Technologies (Investec Bank and Royal Bafokeng owned) and as one of the founding members and Director, heading up the Structured Finance Division. In 2012 he established Luxuriant and has since been involved in investing in Companies ranging from IT, Telecoms, Medical and the Finance sector over four Continents. Jaco comes with a wealth of experience and in turn is highly regarded within the Finance Industry as a true visionary. His ability to structure facilities, and bring hedge funds and banks together when giving his client base the best financial capabilities, tailored to meet all expectations.
- Phone:+1 (423) 292-0056
Elton Wagnon
8 Bridge Group National Head of Credit Executive
Elton Wagnon comes from the world of banking, where he started his career in 1995 and worked for several banking organization for more than two decades. Elton has over 15 years of management experience where he has worked in several divisions including, Credit/Debit Fraud to BSA/AML Compliance, Corporate Security and, Customer Engagements dealing with the BBB (Better Business Bureau), CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) and, Bank State Banking departments.
In 2022 Elton was approached by 8 Bridge Group to help head up its Credit Team. Elton serves as 8 Bridge Group’s National Head of Credit and Compliance.
Elton and his wife of 27 years of marriage have three daughters. Outside of work, Elton enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.
- Phone:+1 (423) 292-0056
John Chapman
Chief Operations Officer
In 1996 John left England to come to South Africa to broaden his horizon he quickly advanced through the ranks and the took on multiple managing positions. In 2005 John was head hunted by a Large IT Group and assisted in establishing the Finance division - he was then appointed as Director and head of operations.
John was then approached by Tarsus Channel Capital (Shareholder - Investec Bank) and Royal Bafokeng, both listed entities. John was mandated to help set up a back of house system to facilitate all future finance and funding opportunities within the group - Tarsus Channel Capital is part of the Tarsus Technologies Group. In this role, he headed up the full operational aspect of the company, both the front and back of House and was the main driver of the ‘Corporate governance’ of the Company. After several successful years, John ventured out and co-founded ‘Luxuriant’ and took on the role of Managing Director.
- Phone:+1 (423) 292-0056