Bachelor's in Business, Massey University; MPhil (Hons) in Economics, University of Auckland. Formerly with: New Zealand Treasury; Credit Suisse First Boston, New Zealand, London, Moscow. 1995, co-founded Renaissance Capital; has pioneered foreign investment and capital flows to Russia, leading numerous financings and M&A transactions in Russia and the CIS; has held various positions, including Head, Investment Banking, Head, Sales and COO; currently, CEO, Renaissance Group, responsible for the overall strategic direction of the Group and its companies; Chair, Executive committee and Board of Directors.