Peter Watson
Board Member
Peter is a Chartered Accountant and finance professional with deep expertise in investment management, financial strategy, and corporate governance. Currently CFO and Investment Director at New Ground Capital, Peter oversees financial operations across multiple subsidiaries and impact funds, capital strategies, risk management, and financial planning to drive sustainable growth.
With a background spanning tax, audit, and transactions at Ernst & Young, as well as Inland Revenue, Peter has worked with a diverse range of businesses, from SMEs to multinational corporations.
Peter holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business and a Bachelor of Business from Massey University and is a Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA). Based in Auckland, he is passionate about leveraging financial expertise to create long-term value and impact.