Stephen is a Chartered Accountant and a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand. He holds a BSc and B Com from the University of Canterbury and is a Member of The Institute of Directors. As a former Senior Partner in the Christchurch office of BDO he has spent most of his career specialising in business restructuring and development. 

Stephen has significant experience working with key funding organisations and understands the critical working of the banking and finance sector. He also has extensive governance experience and was integral in the overall leadership of the BDO New Zealand National Management Board between 2003 and 2016. His work with the BDO offices across the country helped build the reputation and practices that exist today. After leaving BDO Stephen focus is now on providing consulting and governance services to a selective group of clients, supporting their strategic, financial and operational needs. 

When he is not working, Stephen likes to spend time with his family and playing a wide range of sports as well as exercising a very enthusiastic dog