I'm Craig Stobo

Professional Director & Business Owner

Experienced diplomat, economist, and CEO with expertise in investment direction, government advisory, and corporate leadership across New Zealand's financial sector.

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About Me

I'm Craig Stobo. I am a professional director and business owner. I have previously worked as a diplomat, economist, Chief Investment Officer and CEO. Outside of work I have climbed mountains in NZ, Peru, Pakistan, and Nepal. I continue to ski, sail and compete in ocean swims. I also enjoy drama and literature, and I am a long-time supporter of Otago rugby and the Highlanders. Finally, I am Chair of the Waitaki Boys High School Foundation, Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of Cancer Society Auckland and Northern, and Advisor to the Otago University Business School.

BA (Hons) First Class Economics Otago

Wharton Business School (Advanced Management Programme)

Associate Member CFA Society New Zealand

Chartered Fellow NZ Institute of Directors

Key Areas of Expertise

Professional services backed by decades of experience in finance, governance, and strategic leadership

Business Advice

Strategic guidance for business growth, operational efficiency, and market positioning.

Investment Direction

Expert oversight of investment strategies and portfolio management decisions.

Government Advice and Implementation

Policy development and implementation expertise for government initiatives.

Capital Raising

Facilitating funding solutions and capital acquisition for business expansion.

B2B Consulting

Business-to-business consulting for operational and strategic improvements.

Directing Companies

Board leadership and corporate governance for organizational excellence.

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Professional Experience

A distinguished career spanning leadership roles across finance, government, and corporate sectors

I'm Craig Stobo

About Me

Key Areas of Expertise

Business Advice

Investment Direction

Government Advice and Implementation

Capital Raising

B2B Consulting

Directing Companies

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Professional Experience

Auckland Future Fund

Financial Markets Authority

Local Government Funding Agency

Apello Services Ltd

Cressida Capital

Urban Partners

Legend Terrace

NZ Windfarms Ltd

Saturn Advice Ltd

Saturn Invest Ltd

Elevation Capital

AIG Insurance New Zealand

Precinct Properties Ltd

Fliway Group

Bureau Ltd

OCG Consulting Ltd

Industrial Research Ltd

New Zealand Green Investment Finance

New Zealand Treasury

Local Government New Zealand

Career Highlights

Publications & Media

NZ Local Government Insurance Review

Exporting Financial Services

Towards Consensus on the Taxation of Investment Income

Shovel-ready, but not work-ready

Q & A with Craig Stobo

Government assets sheet needs right balance

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Based in New Zealand