Craig Stobo

Chair, Local Government Funding Agency

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Craig Stobo is an experienced business leader and director. He's held diverse roles, from diplomat and economist to chief investment officer and chief executive, amassing a wealth of knowledge along the way.

Beyond his corporate roles, Craig has made significant contributions to government policy. He's authored important reports, like the Review of the Taxation of Investment Income (which lead to the PIE tax regime for managed funds), and chaired key government initiatives, such as the International Financial Services Development group and the Establishment Board of the Local Government Funding Agency.

In addition to his role at the Local Government Funding Agency, Craig chairs Financial Markets Authority and NZ WindFarms Ltd.