NZBRI Board Members

These are the current directors of New Zealand Brain Research Ltd, who serve voluntarily to provide guidance to the Institute.

Board Members

Simon Carey

Treasurer

Simon is an experienced Chartered Accountant and business adviser with expertise across private business, government and public interest entities in New Zealand and a track record in strategic planning, analysis, and business turnaround. Simon is supported by his wife and two children and is an avid golfer. In his spare time plays tennis and does mountain biking.

Geoff Cranko

Board Member

Geoff has extensive commercial experience from small start-ups through to leading large multinational businesses. Working in a variety of sectors, including engineering, technology, medical, construction, and professional services, he has lived and worked across the world. He brings a diverse cultural and business perspective with a specific focus on holistic business strategy and marketing. With over 30 years of governance experience he provides clear thinking and offers straight talking advice. On a day to day basis Geoff is actively involved in Strategy, an international brand consultancy and NV Interactive, a national digital agency. He sits on several private company boards and has been actively involved in many Community Trusts and Clubs in Canterbury. He is a member of the Institute of Directors in both Australia and New Zealand. He is happily married to Andrea with two amazing daughters, Toni and Monique.