Mark is the founder of Clare Capital and works primarily with clients to help them complete transactions.

Mark has over 25 years’ commercial and corporate finance experience, with a background in investment banking, strategy, and technology. Mark has completed a multitude of M&A transactions for large entities and private companies.

Mark holds an MBA (with distinction) from Victoria University and a Bachelor of Business Studies (Accountancy) from Massey University. Mark is a Certified Member of the Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand Inc.

Vicky’s past life in marketing and advertising gives her a fresh perspective that she brings to our work and clients. With experience in both the public and private sectors, Vicky has a strong understanding of what makes people, organisations, and businesses tick.

Vicky coordinates client services, as well as our strategic direction, business development and the smooth running of the office.

Vicky holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Media Studies from Massey University and a Bachelor of Arts with Honours (History) from Victoria University.

Alex has spent over 15 years working in both the United States and New Zealand. He has provided corporate finance advice and modelling services to the public and private sectors and worked with some of the world’s largest technology companies.

Before Clare Capital, Alex worked in PwC’s Corporate Finance and Value Consulting teams.

Alex holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Economics) from Victoria University and is a CFA charterholder. He is a previous winner and question designer of the Financial Modelling World Championships.

Peter brings investor experience to the table, having worked for Venture Capital firm, Movac, and Private Equity firm, Rangatira Investments, before joining Clare Capital. He has skills in capital raising, financial analysis, value creation and strategic advisory work.

Peter is a three-time Olympian and was a Bronze Medallist at the London 2012 Olympics in rowing.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from Auckland University and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Advanced Sport Management from Massey University.

Eliot has a background in finance and investment banking. He has experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital raises, strategy, valuation, and financial modelling. Prior to joining Clare Capital in 2019, Eliot worked for an agricultural focused investment bank.

Eliot holds a Master of Commerce (Finance) and Bachelor of Commerce (Economics, International Business and Finance, minor in Spanish) from Victoria University.

Eliot spent his first year after high school teaching in Argentina and a university trimester studying finance in Medellín Colombia, where the classes were in Spanish.

Georgia has experience in financial modelling, data analysis, and research.

She holds a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics with Honours (First Class) from Queensland University in Australia. During her studies, Georgia received several Dean’s Commendations for Academic Excellence and was the Treasurer of the University’s Economics Society.

Prior to Clare Capital, Georgia worked at Suncorp Bank and a corporate consultancy firm specialising in shareholder engagement for public M&A in Sydney.

Baxter worked as an associate analyst in the NZ Equities team at Forsyth Barr prior to joining Clare Capital.

He has experience in financial modelling, fixed income and equity research, and software engineering.

Baxter holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours (First Class in Mathematics) and a Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Computer Science) from Otago University, where he worked as a tutor whilst studying.

Charlotte has experience in data analytics, problem solving and investment analysis.

She was part of the Graduate Programme at Booster NZ prior to joining the Clare Capital team.

Charlotte holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Science (Finance and Data Science) from the University of Otago and completed her final semester at Copenhagen Business School.

During her studies, she won the CFA Institute Research Challenge NZ and made the Otago Business School Dean's List.

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Sam worked as a solicitor in the corporate and commercial team at Simpson Grierson before joining Clare Capital. He worked on a combination of transactional and commercial contracting matters and was also involved in volunteering at Community Law.

He has experience in project management, problem solving and research.

Sam holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) from Otago University. While studying he made the Otago Business School Dean's List.

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