About
Independent professional director with a background in funds management and investment banking. Runs Esperance Capital advising companies on capital raises in private markets.
Experience
- NZGCPDirectorcurrent2026 β presentWellington, New Zealand
- ESPERANCE CAPITAL LIMITEDExecutive Directorcurrent2003 β presentWellington
- Booster NZIndependent Adviser - BIML Investment Committeecurrent2025 β presentWellington, New Zealand
- Booster NZIndependent Adviser - Private Land and Property Investment Committeecurrent2025 β presentWellington, New Zealand
- Wellington Governance GroupFacilitator & Membercurrent2019 β presentWellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand
- Strategic Income & Asset ManagementManaging Directorcurrent1999 β present
- NgΔti Apa ki te RΔ TΕCommittee Member2019 β 2024Blenheim
- Kernel Wealth LimitedIndependent Director2019 β 2024Auckland, New Zealand
- Taheke 8C LimitedInterim Independent Chairman2023 β 2024Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
- Martinborough Governance GroupFacilitator & Member2017 β 2019Martinborough, New Zealand
- Crowd88 LimitedExecutive Director2015 β 2019
- The Campbell Institute LimitedIndependent Director2014 β 2017Wellington, New Zealand
- Trustees Executors LimitedIndependent Director2006 β 2016
- Massey Business School Advisory BoardBoard Member2007 β 2015
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New ZealandDirector - Advocacy2011 β 2014Wellington
- Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand IncExecutive Director2002 β 2011
- Westpac Investment ManagementProperty & Legal Manager1992 β 1998
Education
- The University of WaikatoBachelor of Management Studies, Economics & Accounting1978 β 1981
- Rathkeale College1973 β 1977
Skills & more
Strategic Planning1StrategyInvestment Management14Wealth Management6Investments25Portfolio Management10Stakeholder Management2Business Strategy12Business Analysis1Corporate Finance2Equities5Strategic Financial Planning6
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Financial ServicesBankingFinancial RiskRisk ManagementBusiness PlanningAsset ManagementBondsFinancial ModelingFinancial MarketsGovernanceDue DiligenceMicrosoft Excel- IoD NZ - Chartered Member β Institute of Directors in New Zealand
- Chartered Member β Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- IoD NZ - Chartered Member β Institute of Directors in New Zealand
- Excel: You Can Do This β LinkedIn
- Member β Impact Investing Network Aotearoa New Zealand
- Member β Law & Economics Association of New Zealand (LEANZ)
- Honorary Member β Massey University Business School Advisory Board
- BMS β University of Waikato
From Paul'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
Annabel Cotton
Investor 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
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Paul Hocking work?
- Paul Hocking is Director at NZ Growth Capital Partners.
Same school
Also attended The University of Waikato11
Craig MawdsleyFounding Partner at Altered CapitalMarcus TraillFounding Partner at Altered CapitalStuart Inglis, Ph.D.Operating Partner at Altered CapitalJackie GowlerPortfolio Community Manager at Icehouse VenturesCaitlin AshworthHead of Legal at NZ Growth Capital PartnersMel HewitsonIndependent Chair at Private Capital Group
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