our people

Troy Bowker established Caniwi Capital in 2008 on his return to New Zealand after 11 years in London and New York. Troy holds the position of Executive Chairman of the Group.  He is also a shareholder and Director of Super Rugby franchise, Hurricanes Investments Ltd.

After graduating from University, Troy spent 4 years with Ernst and Young in Auckland, Sydney and London as an international tax specialist prior to embarking on a career in investment banking. Troy Bowker had a decade in senior investment banking positions in London and New York. Troy held positions with Lehman Brothers, Swiss Re Capital Markets and was most recently Managing Director and UK Head Structured Finance and US Head of Asset Finance for HSBC Bank plc.

Troy holds a Bachelor of Management Studies (honours) and a Masters degree in tax policy and economics (honours) from Auckland University. In addition, he is a New Zealand qualified Chartered Accountant and a registered investment and derivatives adviser with the UK Financial Services Authority.

Contact details

+64 21 246 2882
troy.bowker@caniwicapital.com

Des Gittings is Managing Director of the Private Equity Fund and a shareholder and director of the Private Equity Fund. Des’s background is in accountancy, finance and business management for medium sized businesses across a diverse range of businesses in Europe and New Zealand. Des returned to New Zealand in 2000 after a 5 year period in Europe where he worked in the finance field for a number of businesses. Before joining Caniwi, Des has worked as CFO for a decade for Agersectus Group, one of the fastest growing privately owned wine companies in New Zealand. Des provides extensive experience in business acquisition, SME management, systems implementation, restructuring and new business development.

Des is a New Zealand qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Management Studies (Accounting and Finance) from the University of Waikato.

Contact details

+64 21 681 607
des.gittings@caniwicapital.com

Michael Stanley is a Director of Caniwi Capital Partners Limited. Michael retired as a New Zealand partner of Ernst & Young in 2009 after 30 years with the firm.

Michael’s career with Ernst & Young as a Tax Advisory partner also included spells as Board member & Chairman , National Tax Practice leader, member of Ernst & Young’s Global tax practice committee and a strategic regional management posting for Thailand / Greater China / Far East Area. He has overseas professional work experience in the United Kingdom, Middle East and Far East.

Michael holds a Master of Commerce (Honours) degree in Accounting from Canterbury University. He is a member of NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants. And he is also a past Board member and President of the American Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand .

Michael currently holds advisory / board roles with a number of SMEs.

Contact details

+64 27 4899 414
stan.fam@xtra.co.nz

Contact details

+64 21 0824 0547
dean.oshaughnessy@caniwicapital.com

Alex Marsom is the Finance Manager for the group. He has a background in accounting, commercial banking, and auditing, which has provided significant exposure to a large range of business/property transactions.

He started with Caniwi in June 2018, and before this worked as a Relationship Manager for the Commercial and Agri team at ANZ.

Alex is a New Zealand qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Otago.

Contact details

+64 21 556 224
alex.marsom@caniwicapital.com

Lois Gillies joined Caniwi in 2018 after a brief spell with the group back in 2011. As Executive Assistant & Office Manager, Lois brings a weath of experience in administration and sales positions across a variety of sectors that include Horticulture, HR, IT, Sports & Education.  

Contact details

+64 21 614 946
lois.gillies@caniwicapital.com

Richard Stewart joined Caniwi in 2015. He is the groups property manager and is responsible for overseeing the upkeep of Caniwi's commercial properties. Richard has a background in landscaping.

Contact details

+64 27 481 1088
richard.stewart@caniwicapital.com