The Capital Finance Leaders Special Interest Group, proudly sponsored by KPMG, has been the premier platform for CFOs and finance leaders in the Wellington region for 28 years. Our mission is to foster collaboration, share insights, and support professional growth across the finance community.

Members meet six times annually to hear from high-profile speakers including CEOs, CFOs, senior executives, and political leaders. Sessions cover timely, relevant topics and offer up to six CPD hours. Join us as we continue to raise the bar for financial leadership and excellence in Wellington. 

Topics

The topics we cover include: 

• economic outlooks, budget impacts and policy reform for NZ’s prosperity 
• venture capital, innovation, infrastructure and regional development 
• emerging industries like aerospace 
• sport and community investment 
• Wellington’s startup scene. 

Contact information

Lower North Island Team - [email protected]

Chair

William Giesbers FCA

Meeting schedule

Frequency: 6 events per year including an Annual Dinner in November 

Afterwork events 4.30pm-6.30pm 
Annual dinner 6pm-10pm 

Format

In person 

Location

Afterwork events: 
KPMG 
Level 6, 44 Bowen Street 
Wellington Central 6011 

Annual Dinner: 
The Wellington Club 
Level 4, 88 The Terrace 
Wellington Central 6011 

Cost

Annual Subscription (1 July – 30 June):
CA ANZ members: $150 per year (Open to members only) 

Half yearly Subscription (1 Jan – 30 June):
CA ANZ members: $75 every six months (Open to members only) 

Casual Session:
CA ANZ members: $50 per session    Non-members: $65 per session