STAFF PROFILES

Craig Brown – senior lending manager

I have been in the finance industry for 25 years, and over half that time has been spent assisting New Zealand’s small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) with their cash flow funding
requirements. For the last six years I have been with Locks, so I’ve built up a solid knowledge about the issues facing businesses across a wide range of industries throughout New Zealand.

I enjoy talking to businesses about cash flow and ways to improve it. This is the lifeblood of any business.

Recently I added the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regions to my portfolio. This is exiting for me as this is an area where I have spent a lot of time over the years.

With the kids’ winter sport commitments out of the way for the year, I’m hoping to spend some time at my family bach on the Coromandel, enjoying the spring and early summer weather.

However, this time of the year can be very busy for a number of our clients as their businesses may be building up to the traditional Christmas and summer rush. So if you are aware of any businesses with potential cash flow issues or if you are looking for seasonal funding, then let me know and I will be more than willing to assist if possible.