Findex Hamilton

Biography

Colin has over 20 years' experience in providing business advisory services to a diverse range of organisations from SME's through to large privately owned businesses. His experience includes training organisations, primary sector, motels, machinery and construction, Maori business and education.

Biography

Hayden is the Managing Partner for Waikato. Hayden’s background and experience provides him a unique perspective as an adviser, in developing strategies, managing risk, and identifying new opportunities for companies. This allows him to fulfill his passion of working with great people to build and grow businesses successfully. He holds various leadership roles in one of New Zealand’s largest economic regions being Waikato, and has strong banking, risk management and financial skills. This, coupled with extensive experience in agribusiness from the farm gate to developing international distribution channels means Hayden has a sound understanding of the role and responsibilities of value adding governance. Hayden has held key roles in corporate banking within the food and fibre sector of the Bank of New Zealand and National Australia Bank, as well as his involvement directly in the Australian milk processing industry. Hayden grew up on his families station in Central Otago, and has been involved in agribusiness throughout his career. Hayden is still involved in farming with his Bloodstock farm in Waikato. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Agriculture majoring in Farm Management and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment majoring in Treasury. He is a Fellow of the Financial Securities Institute of Australasia, a member of the IOD, and holds various directorships.

Biography

Lynley joined Findex in October 2016 and has 20 years experience providing accounting and business advisory services to a diverse range of industries.

Lynley has worked in a commercial capacity for property development groups, IT recruitment companies and not for profit organisations.

She is particularly passionate about management reporting, and ensures stakeholders get timely information to help with decision making, strategy and forecasting.

Lynley enjoys working closely with key stakeholders within organisations to ensure they make informed decisions for the short and long-term.