Where does Annabel Cotton work?

Annabel Cotton is Chair at NZ Growth Capital Partners.

What check size does Annabel Cotton write?

Annabel Cotton typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Annabel Cotton

Investor

Chair at NZ Growth Capital Partners

New Zealand

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Annabel Cotton is Managing Director of Merlin Consulting Ltd, an advisory firm serving NZX-listed companies on investor relations, governance, equity management, and sustainability. She currently chairs NZ Growth Capital Partners and serves as an investment committee member at NZ Equity Partners, alongside trustee responsibilities at Families Autism & Behavioural Support Trust. Cotton holds fellowships with the Institute of Directors, Institute of Finance Professionals NZ, Australasian Investor Relations Association, and Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand, and brings extensive board experience across listed companies, regulatory bodies, and community organizations.

Experience

Merlin Consulting LtdManaging Directorcurrent1999 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
Merlin Consulting LimitedManaging Directorcurrent1999 — presentHamilton and Auckland
Merlin Consulting LimitedOwnercurrent1998 — present
NZ Growth Capital PartnersChair2021 — 2026
Susan Te Kahurangi King TrustTrustee2020 — 2023Auckland, New Zealand
NZX RegulationDirector2020 — 2022Auckland, New Zealand
Trust Investments Management LimitedDirector and Audit & Risk Committee Chair2016 — 2022Auckland
Hamilton & Waikato TourismChair2016 — 2021Hamilton
Waikato Regional Airport LimitedDirector and Audit & Risk Committee Chair2013 — 2021Hamilton
RAW - Reclaim Another WomanDeputy Chair2016 — 2019Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
Momentum Waikato Community FoundationInvestment Committee Chair2013 — 2018Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
Australasian Investor Relations Association (AIRA)Director2012 — 2016Sydney
External Reporting BoardMember2011 — 2016
NZX Appeals PanelMember2014
Air New ZealandManager Investor relations1995 — 1998
Telecom New ZealandManager Investor Relations1990 — 1995

Education

The University of WaikatoBachelor of Management Studies, Accounting & Finance1980 — 1983

Skills & more

Investor Relations38Corporate Governance29Non-executive DirectorNon-Executive Director8Stakeholder Management12Strategy10IPO6Financial Services3Financial Modeling5Corporate Development5Board of Directors3Executive Management5

+3 more

InvestmentsDue DiligenceInvestment Management

IoD NZ - Chartered Fellow — Institute of Directors in New Zealand
Infinz (Fellow), AIRA Fellow, CFInstD, FCA,

From Annabel's professional profile.

Colleagues at NZ Growth Capital Partners

Andrew Scott

Data Analyst at NZ Growth Capital Partners

Andy Chu

Fund Controller and Reporting Officer at NZ Growth Capital Partners

Anna Yue

Senior Accountant at NZ Growth Capital Partners

Brenda James

Learning & Engagement Specialist at NZ Growth Capital Partners

Bryce Lowen

Senior Investment Analyst at NZ Growth Capital Partners

Caitlin Ashworth

Head of Legal at NZ Growth Capital Partners

Dana Settle

Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Greycroft

Danny Lee

Elevate Investment Committee Member at NZ Growth Capital Partners

Network4

Emil Schroder

Investment Manager at NZ Growth Capital Partners

Guy Royal

Investor at NZ Growth Capital Partners

James Pinner

Chief Executive Officer at NZ Growth Capital Partners

Jason Roche

Investment Director at NZ Growth Capital Partners

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Annabel Cotton work?: Annabel Cotton is Chair at NZ Growth Capital Partners.
What check size does Annabel Cotton write?: Annabel Cotton typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.