Craig Stobo

Former Chair of the Financial Markets Authority Craig Stobo will stand for New Zealand First in the Botany Electorate at the general election.

Craig grew up in Oamaru and attended Otago University where he graduated with a BA in Economics (First Class Hons). He subsequently worked for the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

He moved into investment banking with DFC/ Zealcorp in Wellington and then Bankers Trust NZ in Auckland. He helped establish BT Funds Management New Zealand and held the position of CEO from 2000 to 2004.

After attending The Wharton School in Philadelphia Craig commenced a career in business startups, advisory work, and governance. This included chairing the Review of Taxation of Investment Income in 2004 for Finance Minister Dr Michael Cullen, the International Funds Services Development Group in 2010 for Prime Minister John Key, and chairing the Establishment Board of the Local Government Funding Agency in 2011. He is also a founding director of the Auckland Future Fund.

Craig believes standing for New Zealand First offers him the opportunity to speak freely on issues of public importance, and he wants to represent the public on key issues that affect Kiwis and their families.