Charlie Oscroft
First Mortgage Trust (FMT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlie Oscroft as Investment Relationship Manager. Charlie is well-known in New Zealand’s investment industry and brings a wealth of expertise to FMT.
Paul Bendall, CEO of First Mortgage Trust, says, “It’s great to welcome someone of Charlie’s calibre to the team. This is another new role we have recently created, demonstrating our growth and strategic vision to take FMT to the next level.”
Charlie has experience in investment management and capital raising across real estate markets in both New Zealand and overseas.
Debbie Ireland
Tauranga Business Chamber has announced that Debbie Ireland has been elected as the new chair of the Chamber board. Debbie, a chartered member of the Institute of Directors, has successfully grown her Tauranga-based business, Digital Workplace Results into a leading Microsoft 365 training provider. Debbie’s clients include local and international businesses across multiple industries.
Debbie is well known for “making things happen”. Her experience as a small business owner brings valued perspective.
Chris Dever
Chris Dever was officially sworn in as an Ōmokoroa Community Board Member at Council chambers, after being elected to the role last month. “I’ve been attending community board meetings for the last two years and I really look forward to working through the community board with the Council to improve the paradise we live in,” he said.
Chris has lived in Ōmokoroa for the past five years, having moved from Christchurch where he was the Chief Information Officer for the Canterbury District Health Board. The Ōmokoroa Community Board seat became vacant following the resignation of Greig Neilson in April.
Alex Russell
Alex Russell joins Scottish Pacific Business Finance as business development manager after spending 1.5 years as a small business owner in the FMCG market, managing everything from importing and marketing to sales, manufacturing and relationship building.
He will be focusing on their new unsecured business loan product, bringing firsthand experience and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by business owners.
Alex’s practical knowledge and personal insight into business challenges will be invaluable in helping other business owners seize growth opportunities. His role at Scottish Pacific aligns with the company’s commitment to empowering clients with tailored financial solutions, reinforcing its position as New Zealand’s most trusted non-bank lender.
Dan Rae
Colliers Tauranga is thrilled to have Dan Rae joining the team.
Dan is a seasoned professional who specialises in commercial sales and leasing, with a strong background in the commercial property sector with his career spanning more than 7-years.
His extensive background includes commercial property management, where he managed a diverse and substantial portfolio of commercial and industrial properties across the Bay of Plenty region. He is highly skilled at building strong relationships with both Landlords and Tenants and optimising property performance through strategic thinking.
Hilary Anderson
Holland Beckett is pleased to announce specialist property and commercial lawyer, Hilary Anderson, has joined the firm as Special Counsel.
Named as one of NZ Lawyer’s Rising Stars in 2022, Hilary’s enjoys a wide variety of property and commercial work for private clients, property developers and commercial clients. She also has trusts, estates and asset planning expertise.
“The appointment comes at a time of significant momentum for the firm as we grow our commercial and development practices,” says Dean Thompson, partner.
Laura Rae
Laura Rae has officially taken her seat as a Western Bay of Plenty District Councillor.
Officially sworn in as the new Maketu – Te Puke Ward Councillor at August’s full council meeting, Laura, of Ngati Whakaue, was accompanied by whānau and friends as she was welcomed into the role with a powhiri. Previously chair of the Maketu Community Board, Laura says, as a young Māori wahine, she brings diversity to the Council table.
A Climate Change Coordinator for Te Rūnunga O Ngāti Whakaue ki Maketū, Laura grew up in Maketu and is focused on bettering the place she calls home.
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