Key Staff

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John Mander - B. Com, CA
Chief Executive

John has been with Gold Band Finance since 1999 and brings a wealth of finance and accounting experience to the role of Chief Executive. Prior to his appointment, John had worked in a number of corporate finance and accounting roles, including 3 years in London and 7 years as a senior executive with a New Zealand listed company. A member of NZICA (New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants), John began his professional career with a "big four" accounting firm.
John enjoys a game of tennis and spending his time away from the office with his wife and three children.

Email John at johnmander@goldbandfinance.co.nz

Kim Jackways
Loan Manager

Kim is an experienced lender following her career in a variety of roles within the finance industry. 

Email Kim at kim@goldbandfinance.co.nz

Kay Stokes
Loan Manager

Karen joined the team in May 2011 and has extensive background in lending and collections. Karen is kept busy outside of work running around after her two wonderful children and her husband.  

Email Karen at karen@goldbandfinance.co.nz

Kelly Ford
Loan Administrator

Kelly has recently joined us with ten years experience in the finance industry with one company, undertaking a variety of roles. Recently married, Kelly enjoys a game of golf with her husband when the weather is good. 

Email Kim at kelly@goldbandfinance.co.nz

John Reinke
Finance Consultant

John has been with Gold Band Finance for the past 10 years, and brings to the role a number of years experience, which include 19 years with the Post Office (5 years as a Postmaster), 4 years as a lending officer for a Credit Union and 6 years managing a small financial institution. John is our resident investments expert.
John is a keen cyclist and runner who also enjoys Ham Radio ZL3TRR.

Email John at johnreinke@goldbandfinance.co.nz

Catherine Roche - FCCA, ACA, B.A.(Hons)
Accountant

Cathy qualified as an Accountant in 1991 whilst working for Olivetti Financial Services in London. Since her arrival to NZ in 1995, Cathy's experience includes financial planning at Telecom and group accounting and projects at Canterbury DHB.
Cathy and her husband farm alpacas on a lifestyle block near Christchurch.

Email Catherine at catherineroche@goldbandfinance.co.nz

Vanessa West
Loan Administrator

Vanessa has been with us since 2003 and brings 8 years experience gained from working in the financial services market in a variety of roles.
We will be without Vanessa while on Maternity leave from late October 2011.

Email Vanessa at vanessawest@goldbandfinance.co.nz