Bennett
Economics
Economics
Curriculum Vitae
Profile
• Academic Background. Expert in social science methodology,
economics and economic history.
• Breadth of community experience covers roles as a Justice of the
Peace, a former member of the local Community Board, Trustee for
community projects, and Directorships.
• Extensive knowledge of the world, providing expert opinions on Asia
and international finance, and with understanding of various cultures and
languages.
• B.Sc. (Econ), Hons. Ph.D., London School of Economics, 1958-63, with
a fine reputation in the national and international industry.
• Demonstration of strong leadership and communication skills in all
roles including governance, academic and community.
• Author of several books, and weekly columnist in National Business
Review since 1992, providing commentary on world markets and investment
portfolios. Columnist www.interest.co.nz .
• Authority in Finance. Expert Witness:, Successful consultant, especially
in investment.
Key Professional Skills
Leadership
- Community leadership, sympathetic and responsive to the needs of the
community, whether they are residents, businesses or recreational groups.
- Articulate and conversant at local and national government level.
- Leads change in organizations and groups to bring about best practice
methods and processes.
Strategic and Operational Management
- Works closely with stakeholders and management groups to determine
long term plans and goals, and consults over introducing appropriate
strategies.
- Demonstrates a focus on future generations and sustainable growth.
- Strong understanding of governance matters and associated
legislations.
- Wide experience in monitoring performance of CEO’s
Financial Expertise
- Researches and investigates portfolios and investments to meet
objectives and goals of the stakeholders.
- Continually focuses on reviewing, benchmarking and improving
financial plans for ongoing performance.
- Manages $million transactions and auditing functions.
- Chair Audit committees, Foundation and Socrates
- Chair investment Committee , Socrates
- Investment Advisor, Socrates
Professional Service History
Senior Lecturer in History. University of Hong Kong 1963-71, Canterbury
University 1971-2007. Dep. HOD HIST c.1993-99.
Director, Royal Foundation of the Blind since 2002
Chair of the Audit and Budget Committee
• Introduced strategic and operational changes in financial structures
and management - resulting in being awarded ‘Best Accounts for a Non
Profit Organisation’ by Institute of Chartered Accountants, 2005, 2006
• Provided recommendations for investing assets which have increased
significantly within his tenure.
• Raised revenue through introducing new income streams including
property rental in Auckland.
• Manage audit processes and deal with matters of policy and
governance.
Deputy Chair Riccarton/Wigram Community Board, 1998-2007
Chair of Environment Committee 2001-2007
• Understanding of and providing solutions to issues relating to the
businesses, 60K residents, satellite areas and stakeholders within this area.
• Maintaining a focus on providing a healthy environment, including
reviewing parks, heritage sites, recreation and services. One particular
project involved facilitating the opening of a local library.
• Assessing and interviewing applicants for local distribution of Hilary
Commission funds.
Elected Trustee, New Zealand Universities Superannuation Scheme, since
1999, ongoing.
• Manage funds of over $NZ 200million.
• Research into and determine profitable portfolios and policies for the
scheme.
• Appoint, audit and monitor the performance of portfolio managers
Trustee for Riccarton House and Bush Trust, 2004-7 and Riccarton
Racecourse Teahouse Restoration Trust 2003-
• Raising funds and profile towards maintaining and improving these
local icons.
• Working with local government and associated stakeholders to provide
services and facilities required.
• Securing sponsorship and income streams for improvements and
longevity of the trusts.
Director Of Socrates Unit Trusts, 2005-
• Chair Audit Committee
• Chair Investment Committee
• Advises on strategy in gold, commodities, fixed interest and equity
holdings.
• Particular emphasis on currency options, opportunity for shorts, options
and risk management.
• Speaker at seminars and marketing opportunities.
• Investment Advisor( 2008>) write extensive monthly covering events and
advising on strategy e.g “buy gold ETFs, short S&P Financials”
Breaker Bay group 2009
• Joint partner in seeking role of fund manager
Training for Directorships
• Institute of Directors. Course on Professional Development: Reading
Company Reports
• IOD. Course , Audit Committees: Best Practice
• IOD Course, Governance
Community Service
• Member of the Institute of Directors, since 2002
• Justice of the Peace, since 2001
• NZ Asian Studies Society, Previously President and Chair of
Conference Committee
• Treasurer , Forest and Bird, Canterbury Branch
Education
• Bachelor of Science (Economics), Hons. Ph.D., London School of
Economics, 1958-63.
• Awards. Kesteven Scholarship 1958-61, Leverhulme Prize for best
Graduate (LSE) 1961 , UK State Graduate Studentship 1962-4.
Publications
• Author of several books, including “Asian Students in New Zealand”,
Victoria University and Asia, 2000.
• Weekly Columnist in National Business Review since 1992, providing
commentary on world markets and investment portfolios.
• Expert opinion provided for various prestigious websites and journals
on investments including “The Bennett Blog”, www.interest.co.nz and www.
lemetropolecafe.com
• Radio. Many reviews, stories. Currently “world economy expert”, Nights,
National Radio.
Personal
• Married, to Sandy, with four children, two of whom are still dependent.
• Enthusiastic Fly-fisherman and fly-tier. Follower of cricket, opera.
• Spend holiday time refurbishing a house at Otira, Westland.
• Avid writer, with some published fiction writing appearing in New
Zealand anthologies.
Referees
Dr Te Marie Tau Department of History, UC (and Ngai Tahu)
Nevil Gibson, Editor in Chief , NBR
Gerard Rahman CFO, RNZ Foundation of the Blind
My sponsors for elevation in Institute of Directors are David Caygill (ACC)
and Phillip Burdon
Profile
• Academic Background. Expert in social science methodology,
economics and economic history.
• Breadth of community experience covers roles as a Justice of the
Peace, a former member of the local Community Board, Trustee for
community projects, and Directorships.
• Extensive knowledge of the world, providing expert opinions on Asia
and international finance, and with understanding of various cultures and
languages.
• B.Sc. (Econ), Hons. Ph.D., London School of Economics, 1958-63, with
a fine reputation in the national and international industry.
• Demonstration of strong leadership and communication skills in all
roles including governance, academic and community.
• Author of several books, and weekly columnist in National Business
Review since 1992, providing commentary on world markets and investment
portfolios. Columnist www.interest.co.nz .
• Authority in Finance. Expert Witness:, Successful consultant, especially
in investment.
Key Professional Skills
Leadership
- Community leadership, sympathetic and responsive to the needs of the
community, whether they are residents, businesses or recreational groups.
- Articulate and conversant at local and national government level.
- Leads change in organizations and groups to bring about best practice
methods and processes.
Strategic and Operational Management
- Works closely with stakeholders and management groups to determine
long term plans and goals, and consults over introducing appropriate
strategies.
- Demonstrates a focus on future generations and sustainable growth.
- Strong understanding of governance matters and associated
legislations.
- Wide experience in monitoring performance of CEO’s
Financial Expertise
- Researches and investigates portfolios and investments to meet
objectives and goals of the stakeholders.
- Continually focuses on reviewing, benchmarking and improving
financial plans for ongoing performance.
- Manages $million transactions and auditing functions.
- Chair Audit committees, Foundation and Socrates
- Chair investment Committee , Socrates
- Investment Advisor, Socrates
Professional Service History
Senior Lecturer in History. University of Hong Kong 1963-71, Canterbury
University 1971-2007. Dep. HOD HIST c.1993-99.
Director, Royal Foundation of the Blind since 2002
Chair of the Audit and Budget Committee
• Introduced strategic and operational changes in financial structures
and management - resulting in being awarded ‘Best Accounts for a Non
Profit Organisation’ by Institute of Chartered Accountants, 2005, 2006
• Provided recommendations for investing assets which have increased
significantly within his tenure.
• Raised revenue through introducing new income streams including
property rental in Auckland.
• Manage audit processes and deal with matters of policy and
governance.
Deputy Chair Riccarton/Wigram Community Board, 1998-2007
Chair of Environment Committee 2001-2007
• Understanding of and providing solutions to issues relating to the
businesses, 60K residents, satellite areas and stakeholders within this area.
• Maintaining a focus on providing a healthy environment, including
reviewing parks, heritage sites, recreation and services. One particular
project involved facilitating the opening of a local library.
• Assessing and interviewing applicants for local distribution of Hilary
Commission funds.
Elected Trustee, New Zealand Universities Superannuation Scheme, since
1999, ongoing.
• Manage funds of over $NZ 200million.
• Research into and determine profitable portfolios and policies for the
scheme.
• Appoint, audit and monitor the performance of portfolio managers
Trustee for Riccarton House and Bush Trust, 2004-7 and Riccarton
Racecourse Teahouse Restoration Trust 2003-
• Raising funds and profile towards maintaining and improving these
local icons.
• Working with local government and associated stakeholders to provide
services and facilities required.
• Securing sponsorship and income streams for improvements and
longevity of the trusts.
Director Of Socrates Unit Trusts, 2005-
• Chair Audit Committee
• Chair Investment Committee
• Advises on strategy in gold, commodities, fixed interest and equity
holdings.
• Particular emphasis on currency options, opportunity for shorts, options
and risk management.
• Speaker at seminars and marketing opportunities.
• Investment Advisor( 2008>) write extensive monthly covering events and
advising on strategy e.g “buy gold ETFs, short S&P Financials”
Breaker Bay group 2009
• Joint partner in seeking role of fund manager
Training for Directorships
• Institute of Directors. Course on Professional Development: Reading
Company Reports
• IOD. Course , Audit Committees: Best Practice
• IOD Course, Governance
Community Service
• Member of the Institute of Directors, since 2002
• Justice of the Peace, since 2001
• NZ Asian Studies Society, Previously President and Chair of
Conference Committee
• Treasurer , Forest and Bird, Canterbury Branch
Education
• Bachelor of Science (Economics), Hons. Ph.D., London School of
Economics, 1958-63.
• Awards. Kesteven Scholarship 1958-61, Leverhulme Prize for best
Graduate (LSE) 1961 , UK State Graduate Studentship 1962-4.
Publications
• Author of several books, including “Asian Students in New Zealand”,
Victoria University and Asia, 2000.
• Weekly Columnist in National Business Review since 1992, providing
commentary on world markets and investment portfolios.
• Expert opinion provided for various prestigious websites and journals
on investments including “The Bennett Blog”, www.interest.co.nz and www.
lemetropolecafe.com
• Radio. Many reviews, stories. Currently “world economy expert”, Nights,
National Radio.
Personal
• Married, to Sandy, with four children, two of whom are still dependent.
• Enthusiastic Fly-fisherman and fly-tier. Follower of cricket, opera.
• Spend holiday time refurbishing a house at Otira, Westland.
• Avid writer, with some published fiction writing appearing in New
Zealand anthologies.
Referees
Dr Te Marie Tau Department of History, UC (and Ngai Tahu)
Nevil Gibson, Editor in Chief , NBR
Gerard Rahman CFO, RNZ Foundation of the Blind
My sponsors for elevation in Institute of Directors are David Caygill (ACC)
and Phillip Burdon
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