Kerry Francis

Kerry Francis (Chair)

Kerry has over 35 years’ experience in banking and financial markets. A large part of this time was with ASB, where his last role was the Executive General Manager Institutional Banking and Markets. He is now focused on using his business expertise in the not for profit sector. Kerry joined the FinCap board in 2018 and is currently the chair. He is also on the board of Harbour Hospice and a director of a South Island dairy farming syndicate.

He is the Trustee who is independent of the contracted Building Financial Capability service providers and any interest government department.

Our People

Ruth Smithers

Ruth Smithers

Chief Executive

Renee Rewi

Renee Rewi

Jake Lilley

Jake Lilley

Senior Policy Advisor

Iuni Perez

Iuni Perez

Office Manager / Executive Assistant

Rosser Thornley

Rosser Thornley

Nige Cox

Nige Cox

Training Programme Advisor

Theresa Alaimoana

Theresa Alaimoana

Nicola Sladden

Nicola Sladden

Paula Arkinstall

Paula Arkinstall

NZBA Programme Coordinator

Craig Stephen

Craig Stephen

Communications Advisor

David Baines

David Baines

Bella Tioro

Bella Tioro

Communities of Practice Advisor

Pushpa Wood

Pushpa Wood

Rocky Webster

Rocky Webster

IT and Data Management Advisor

Geoff Smith

Geoff Smith

Donna Allan

Donna Allan

Training Administrator

Jocelyn Kua

Jocelyn Kua

Communities of Practice Development Assistant

Ange Smart

Ange Smart

MoneyTalks Team Lead