Simon Carey

Education

Bachelor of Commerce and Diploma of Commerce, University of Otago

Position

Partner, Corporate Finance

Professional

• Chartered Accountant (CA) of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants
• Affiliate member of Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of New Zealand
• Member of the Accounting Standards Review Board (ASRB)

Simon commenced his career with Grant Thornton in 2004 as a senior manager in the Business Advisory division . He progressed to Principal in 2006 and became a Partner in 2007.

Simon specialises in capital raising, valuations, turnaround, re-structuring and consulting work. He advises on strategic planning for profit oriented and charitable organisations.

Simon has expertise in a wide range of areas including:

• Valuations and litigation support
• Listing companies on NZ Stock Exchange
• NZX governance and best practice
• Not for profit governance
• Strategic planning
• Business turnaround and restructure
• Financing proposals and cash flow management
• Sale and purchase of business
• Business succession planning

Simon has a breadth of experience across a number of industries:

• Manufacturing
• Residential construction
• Property development
• Forestry
• Service industries
• Contracting
• Finance industry
• Retail
• Technology

Outside interests

Simon is an active golfer and participates in mountain biking and gym training. He and his wife Jill have a daughter, Charlotte and a son, Tom.