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Speirs Finance Group Appoints Simon James As Chief Risk Officer

PRIVATEAug 11, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Position

Chief Risk Officer

Company

Speirs Finance Group

Simon James
New ZealandFinancial ServicesFinanceLending

Description

Speirs Finance Group has appointed Simon James to the new role of chief risk officer. His experience includes previous roles at GE Capital and Challenger, aimed at enhancing the group's risk strategy and governance.

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Company

Speirs Finance Group

Location

New Zealand

About

Speirs Finance Group is a private-equity-backed specialist lender founded in the Manawatu in 1963. The company has grown its book from $300 million to close to $1 billion over the past four years, financing equipment, vehicles, and technology for various sectors. It remains New Zealand-led and operated, with offices in Auckland, Palmerston North, and Christchurch.

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