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Craig Stobo
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$1,287,247
7 years of data
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Professional Background
Updated 2 Apr 2026Diplomat, economist, investment banker and CEO with extensive board experience across public and private sectors.
Educated at the University of Otago and Wharton Business School, Craig Stobo has worked as a diplomat, economist, investment banker, and as CEO. He has authored reports for the Government on "The Taxation of Investment Income", chaired the Government's International Financial Services Development group in 2010, and chaired the Establishment Board of the Local Government Funding Agency in 2011. Craig is a professional director and entrepreneur. In addition to chairing Precinct, he is chairman of the New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) and NZ Windfarms Limited and a director of a number of private companies including Saturn Portfolio Management, Elevation Capital Management and Biomarine Limited. He was formerly a director of AIG Insurance New Zealand Limited and of Fliway Group.
Education
BA (Hons) First Class Economics from University of Otago; MBA from Wharton Business School
Qualifications
MBABA
Professional Designations
CFInstDAssociate Member CFA Society NZ
Universities
University of Otago
Wharton School (UPenn)Previous Employers
GovernmentInvestment bankingSaturn Portfolio ManagementElevation Capital ManagementBiomarine Limited+2 more
Sectors
Public Sector Roles
2024-05-27 – 2029-05-26
Note: The appointing party indicates which government made the appointment, not the individual's personal political affiliation or voting preferences.
Cross-Sector Roles
Crown Entity Roles (2)
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Data Sources
- MP expenses from Parliament.nz
- CE remuneration from Te Kawa Mataaho