Governance Team
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Gregor Schmalz
Chairman Gregor is currently an Executive Coach running a boutique coaching company focused on team building and leadership with senior executives from Fortune 500 companies from around the world. He holds an MBA from Thunderbird, and an Executive MBA from Sasin/Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University). He has served as Managing Director for Igus GmbH and Plansee SE in Europe overseeing strategic changes leading to growth and profitability. He leads the Investment Portfolio at SO Capital. |
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Jodi Thomas
Executive Director, Strategy Jodi is currently the General Manager Strategy for Allianz Worlwide Partners. Having done her MBA and Masters in Project Management from Queensland, Jodi entered her corporate career in sports and recreation services industry. From there she progressed her way into the insurance industry. As Head of Project Management for Auto & General she held the responsibility of over seeing new product development. She leads the strategy implementation team at SO Capital, and overseas the implementation of new initiatives. |
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Anindya Sen
Executive Director, Money Dr. Anindya Sen is a Lecturer in Finance and Statistics at the University of Otago. He has a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Chicago and was formerly employed as a credit derivatives quant at Goldman Sachs in London. His interests lie in financial derivatives, portfolio management and risk analysis allowing for an in-depth analysis for all the opportunities that cross the SO Capital domain. |
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Andrew Petrie
Executive Director, Management Andrew is currently leading the charge in community sports as the General Manager for Community Cricket in Otago. Andrew has vast experience in sports management including holding the coveted position of leading Netball Wellington. Andrew also is in charge of leading the strategy for So Capital's investment of Mploy App. He has vast experience in management and is considered SO Capital's guru of HR. |
Management Team
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Shah Aslam
Investment Manager After completing the final year of his MBA from National University of Singapore, Shah returned to NZ where he worked with BNZ in Corporate Finance specialising in leveraged buyouts and mergers & acquisitions. He left his position to become a part of SO Capital full time, and lead the charge on growing Air Napier. Numerous years in leading businesses. |
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Queenie Lai
Investment Relationships Queenie graduated from her MBA and then proceeded to work for Westpac as a Business Manager. Prior to this Queenie has spent time working for HSBC and Standard Chartered in Hong Kong as an Investment Strategist. She is currently in charge of creating a strategy to expand SO Capital further in the Hospitality space. |
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Arsel Aslam
Investment Manager Arsel has plenty of experience in sports management including working for Rugby World Cup, FIFA and University Sports NZ. He is one of the cornerstone partners/founders of SO Capital and is an expert of digital marketing. He is in charge of marketing and PR for the SO Capital Group of companies. |
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Jonathan Haggart
Investment Relationships Jonathan followed in the footsteps of Isaac Newton and graduated from England with a Bachelors of Maths. He then proceeded to work for the esteemed IBM before creating his own sensational Youtube Channel. Jonathan leads the overall strategy of SO Capital along with the Marketing arm. |
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Nicole Weedon
Digital Associate Nicole has a passion for design and creativity. She is responsible for designing clothes for local boutiques along with having management experience in the hospitality industry. Nicole's passion for photography has lead her into a role of providing the group with digital content. |
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Sinead Mcleod
Management Associate Sinead graduated from Victoria with a Bachelors of Commerce majoring in management and marketing. She recently left her job with Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) to join SO Capital as a Management Associate. Her role involves helping with the strategy, and analysis of industries and businesses. |