Our Principals
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Chris Westbury
Chris is an experienced corporate, private equity and investment banking professional with over fifteen years of experience. Chris co-founded West Partners with Richard in 2024 and also consults to Cameron Partners as a Director, providing leadership and strategic advice on M&A and other corporate assignments.
Chris has previously worked in Big 4 consulting (KPMG, Deloitte) and in private equity/fund management roles at Rangatira Investments and Booster, in addition to Cameron Partners.
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Richard Westbury
Richard has over twenty years of experience as a corporate finance professional and investment executive, with a significant focus on financing and infrastructure/construction.
Richard has held senior positions at PwC in both Wellington and London, and held executive roles in investment funds. He operated his own advisory practice for the last six years, prior to establishing West Partners with Chris. Richard is well connected across New Zealand’s finance sector.
Why choose West Partners?
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We’ve established strong connections across the New Zealand investment, infrastructure and corporate ecosystems
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Our flexibility means we can meet your needs without the bureaucracy of larger firms
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With over three decades of combined experience, we’ve honed our commercial instincts
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We’re born and bred New Zealanders with a relaxed, can do attitude
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We offer big firm insights at a competitive price, with tailored services to suit your needs