NEWBROOK - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Fund Manager
- Fund Management
Charlie is an experienced fund manager and investment professional. He has more than 25 years' experience in financial services, as a share broker at JBWere and then in funds management, including managing the Perpetual Trust funds management division, co-founding Mainland Capital and a governance role at Quarry Capital. He has managed funds invested in equities and fixed interest, but also, of relevance to The New Build Fund, in property and property related debt. He has also worked in consultancy roles to property developers and investors.
Dave is our Director with expertise in all things finance and capital raising. He works on complex deals for SME's looking to grow through debt and equity as-well as turn-around projects and board appointments. Originally from Scotland, Dave chased his kiwi lass to New Zealand, and they now raise their family together in Canterbury.
Job Titles:
- Broker
- Finance
- Founder and CEO of Spinach Loans
Jemma is the founder and CEO of Spinach Loans, one of Newbrook's trusted third parties, and is a specialist in obtaining finance for SME's up to $500K and thrives on working with hard working business owners. Based in Auckland but works across New Zealand she has built a strong reputation for excellence and customer service.
Job Titles:
- Property Development Advisor
Property finance is a complex undertaking, so we rely on the property expertise of our specialist, Joe. A construction professional with major building and civil project experience in the UK, Middle East, and New Zealand, in excess of $5Bn. He has steered developments through complex consenting processes and can identify and manage risks by thorough analysis of contracts and programmes.
Melissa is our specialist in all things Agri and sustainable technology. A Canadian farm girl, rugby player and lifelong learner and entrepreneur. Melissa's passion for sustainability is in her DNA, having grown up on a certified organic farm. Melissa now runs a technology company that provides value chain technology to improve sustainability outcomes for consumers, growers/ producers, and other critical supply chain stakeholders.
Michelle is our Impact Advisor to the board and driven by business excellence and social change, her personal mission is to create a more inclusive society, one in which no one is left behind. In December 2020, Michelle was appointed CEO of UNICEF Aotearoa New Zealand, one of 33 UNICEF National Committees, which raise funds for UNICEF's worldwide emergency and development work.
Scott, who is our independent director for Newbuild, is a business owner and leader with 15 years in Senior Leadership and strategic positions in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. Originally trained as a chartered accountant, Scott worked with Coopers and Lybrand until moving overseas to further to career in finance and management positions for almost a decade.
Stephen is our Technical Analyst, ensuring projects are managed in a timely fashion to the highest standards. Stephen's career is founded in technology and engineering, initially working in heavy transport manufacturing production and design after qualifying from Massey University (B.Tech (Manf & Ind)).
Griff is our in-house business consultant with an international career in 20+ countries across four continents spanning both Executive and Operational Leadership within multi-national, multi-cultural organisations. Recently moved to New Zealand, Griff's role is to work with Newbrook's clients around problem solving, strategy and exit planning.