Carmel Fisher, of Auckland, CNZM for services to business
Carmel Fisher founded Fisher Funds Management Limited and, as Managing Director, has steered the company to become one of New Zealand’s largest investment management and KiwiSaver providers. Her involvement in the New Zealand investment market has spanned more than 30 years. She was seen as a trailblazer when starting one of the country’s first independent retail fund management companies and is now widely recognised as a leading investment professional. Ms Fisher is a business commentator, advocate and mentor. She has championed women’s financial independence and financial literacy and supported a number of charities both through her company and personally. Ms Fisher is currently a director of listed investment companies Kingfish Limited, Barramundi Limited and Marlin Global Limited, and of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.