Anthony Harris

I’m Anthony Harris, a principal shaped by Christian faith and a deep belief in stewardship as a sacred responsibility. I see business not merely as a means of success, but as an opportunity to be faithful with what God has entrusted — to cultivate, multiply, and leave a lasting blessing.

This vision of stewardship is both practical and spiritual. It calls us to lead wisely and with integrity, invest in people, and build with an eye toward future generations. It means asking not only what is profitable, but what is fruitful — what will endure, what will bless, and what will reflect God’s goodness in the world.

I believe true multiplication begins with faithful stewardship. When we lead with humility, serve with excellence, and remain rooted in purpose, the impact of our work can extend far beyond ourselves — into families, communities, and for many generations yet to come.

Creation is part of that calling too. We are not owners in the ultimate sense, but stewards. That changes how we think, how we build, and how we lead. It invites us to care deeply, act responsibly, and seek a legacy that honors both people and the world we share. Business is a gift that enables the stewardship of ongoing creation and innovation.

I’m fascinated by the mystery of how faithful stewardship of God’s creation can work through ordinary business decisions, and I want the way we govern, finance, and build to reflect reverence for creation and responsibility toward future generations.

My hope is to build with faith, to serve with integrity, and to contribute to something that carries blessing forward.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Anthony has wide commercial experience including:

  • business advisory

  • governance

  • insolvency and reconstruction

  • debt

  • corporate

  • academia

He has previously presented to various audiences on topics both inside and outside the box, ranging from the relevance of professions to debt, business re organisation, business structures and risk, risk management tools, and foreign exchange.

Specific experience has included:

Deal related advisory

  • Conceiving, structuring and executing management buyouts

  • Legal and tax structuring, deal financing, due diligence and getting the deal done

  • Debt, debt structures and debt solutions

  • Share valuations

  • Relationship property share valuation and structure analysis

  • Evaluation or execution of numerous acquisition or divestment transactions

  • Determination and execution of exit strategies

  • Shareholder dispute facilitation or mediation

Restructuring and Turnaround

  • Restructuring and turnarounds

  • Debt restructuring

  • Appraisals of insolvency or problem induced solution options

  • Negotiations with bank credit restructuring and insolvency practitioners

Governance

  • Chairman, Auckland Stevedoring Co Limited (1991 to 1997)

  • Chairman, Union Chemicals Limited (1992 to 1997)

  • Chairman, Reef Group Limited (1996 to 1998)

  • Chairman, TerraCare Limited (1999 to 2006)

  • Director, Sentra Printing Company Limited (2007 to 2009)

  • Chairman, Waipamu Station Limited (2014 to 2015)

  • Director, CS Holdings Limited (2019 - 2021)

  • Director Chilcotin Investments Limited (ongoing)

  • Director Te Awa Lakes Limited (ongoing)

  • Director Snap Core LP (ongoing)

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Senior Lecturer University of Auckland

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