Craig has more than 25 years of Financial Market experience in New Zealand and the United States, encompassing business building, restructuring and running a number of market-leading financial businesses, including Merrill Lunch, Deutsche Bank & RBS... Today Craig utilizes his business skills, networks & passion for relationships as the CEO of Kea NZ whose purpose is to reach and motivate expatriate Kiwis and 'friends of New Zealand' to increase their contribution to New Zealand – thereby turning NZ's World Class Kiwi's into a strategic national asset. He holds a numbers of NZ Board & Advisory Board positions (the IceHouse, Well Foundation (Chair) & Bachcare) & works as an Executive in Residence with University of Auckland staff and students, offering his practical perspective and mentoring students. Craig owns a number of Auckland's best-known commercial buildings, including The Department Store and Takapuna Beach Café.