Wayne Jackson

Position

Chief Executive Officer, Grant Thornton New Zealand

Professional

Wayne Jackson is a highly experienced senior business leader with extensive international experience. He has had a varied and distinguished career and comes to us from Ernst and Young, Auckland where he was a senior partner and director of EY's Business Advisory Practice

During his 19 year career at EY Wayne also spent 5 years as a member of the EY Management Team with particular responsibilities for Firm strategy, new client acquisition, managing top accounts, knowledge management and new Partner development.

Prior to commencing with EY Wayne held CEO roles in the NZ Meat Export Industry (ANZF) and Hanimex Filmpro. He also spent 4 years as Client Service Director for AC Nielsen PTY Ltd.

Outside interests

Wayne was born in New Zealand and is a graduate of Victoria University, Wellington. He is married with 4 children and his interests include the Arts, Travel and Boating.