Fisher Funds has announced a refreshed executive leadership team as it completes the merger of its business with Kiwi Wealth.

Chief Executive Simon Power, who took the helm in February 2024, describes the changes as a new chapter for Fisher Funds.

“We are the second largest KiwiSaver provider in New Zealand with more than half a million customers. Our twin pillars of focus are our investment performance and delivering relentlessly for our clients, who trust us to manage their money, helping them to realise their ambition."

Executive responsibilities include:

• Nilesh Mistry – Chief Client Officer
  
  Mr Mistry will oversee Fisher Funds client advisers, client services, distribution and marketing. Nilesh has been with the company for four years and was formerly the Chief Operating Officer and executive lead of the integration of Fisher Funds and Kiwi Wealth.
  
  He has global financial experience in technology and operations, and leading sales and services in those industries.
  
  “I’m delighted to lead these teams to provide the best client experience, which when matched with the expertise of our investment team will help our customers realise their financial ambitions,” said Nilesh.
  

• Chynel James – Chief Operating Officer
  
  Chynel James, formerly CTO at BDO, has been appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer. She brings with her deep experience in digital and technology transformation and is a strong people and operational leader. She will join the team in October 2024.
  

• Jody Kaye – Chief Product and Group Strategy Officer
  
  This is a new role for Fisher Funds and it will be filled by Mr Kaye who has been with Fisher Funds for seven years, first as CFO and more recently leading the integration programmes. He is tasked with evolving the Fisher Funds’ client offering across KiwiSaver and Wealth Management and driving strategic initiatives across the business.

The highly experienced investment team continues to be led by Ashley Gardyne as Chief Investment Officer. Remaining on the executive are Pauline Stockill – Chief People Officer, Andrew Donaldson – Chief Financial Officer, and Vanessa Simons – General Counsel.