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Spencer
is a polymath with broad and deep interests, experiences and
knowledge – which puts him in a privileged position to study how
nature fits together as a whole. He is currently an Executive Director of a Global
Professional Services firm, having previously spent five years
undertaking pro-bono research into the foundations and
integration of science. He
holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has written three
books. He resides in
Auckland, New Zealand and has two children.
Career
paths: Engineer, software developer,
entrepreneur, philosopher, researcher, management consultant,
investor, author, investment banker, technologist, scientist.
Industry
experience:
Dairy, meat, forestry, water, power, telecommunications,
education, maritime, consulting, pulp and paper, mineral processing,
steel, investment banking, technology, software, finance, banking,
insurance, local bodies, FMCG, property, infrastructure,
agriculture, entertainment, hospitality, transport, oil and gas,
housing, media.
Functional
expertise:
Strategy, philosophy, corporate finance, performance
improvement, finance function, operations, corporate functions,
organisation, M&A, engineering, software development, science,
research.
Organisational
roles:
Founder, co-founder, cornerstone shareholder, shareholder, director, employee,
consultant.
Countries
of employment and/or education:
New Zealand, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Russia.
Visited another 30 countries.
Organisational
affiliations:
McKinsey & Co, GE Research, Partners in Performance, Tait Electronics,
Coopers and Lybrand, Moscow Institute of Electronic Engineering, SBC
Warburg, Neutronz Technologies, Ernst & Young, Electricity
Corporation of New Zealand, Private Consultant.
Education:
PhD, University of Cambridge [1989-1992]; Bachelor of
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (First Class), University of
Canterbury (NZ) [1986-1988]; Diploma in Stockbroking [1995];
Certified Diploma in Accounting and Finance [1989-1990]; Rotary
Exchange Student, Canada [1985]; Dux, Nelson College (NZ) [1984].
Notable
accomplishments:
Awarded a Prince of Wales scholarship to Cambridge based on
grades across all subjects at all universities in New Zealand. Third
in the New Zealand secondary school mathematics competition. Member
of the New Zealand Institute of Directors.
Former member of the New Zealand Stock Exchange.
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