Simon Power, Chief Executive Officer, Fisher Funds

19 Nov 2025

The business leaders’ briefing brought together senior leaders for a timely discussion on the pressing issue of retirement savings and New Zealand’s long-term financial wellbeing. Simon Power, CEO of Fisher Funds, shared perspectives drawing on his experience across both the public and private sectors, including his former roles as Minister for Commerce, State Owned Enterprises and Associate Minister of Finance.

Following Simon’s address, Guyon Espiner facilitated an engaging discussion exploring the challenges and opportunities surrounding KiwiSaver, retirement preparedness and long-term investment. The conversation considered the importance of strong, bipartisan policymaking and the role of the financial services sector in supporting New Zealanders to build greater retirement security.

The session provided a thought-provoking forum for business leaders to exchange perspectives on retirement savings, investment and the policy settings needed to strengthen New Zealand’s financial future.

The Venue
PwC Tower, Level 27, 15 Custom Street West, Auckland 1010

Event Speakers

Simon Power
Chief Executive Officer
Fisher Funds

Event Partners

Dentons

Dentons is a leading full-service law firm in New Zealand and part of one of the world’s largest global law firms. With offices in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch, Dentons brings together more than 150 legal professionals and 50 support team members across New Zealand, supported by a global network spanning more than 80 countries and 160 locations. The firm advises businesses, government organisations and other institutions across a broad range of areas including corporate and commercial law, employment, technology, privacy and cybersecurity, regulatory matters, financial markets, infrastructure and public law. Its Wellington team includes specialists working closely with government and public sector organisations on complex regulatory, technology and organisational issues. Dentons combines international capability with local market knowledge, helping clients navigate legal, commercial and regulatory challenges while identifying practical solutions to support their strategic objectives

PWC

We’re part of a tech-forward, people-empowered global network that spans across 149 countries with over 370,000 people. We provide market-leading services that include artificial intelligence, assurance, digital transformation, deals, tax and consulting, while bringing together the teams, resources and alliances you need so you can act boldly and achieve real results. In New Zealand, PwC employs over 1,700 people and has offices in the Auckland, Waikato, Hawke's Bay, Wellington and Canterbury regions. Over and above our traditional service offerings, PwC New Zealand also has a strong industry focus, with multi-discipline teams dedicated to key industry groups in both global and national markets. For our clients, this means the best local knowledge combined with the broadest global experience.