Helen Skinner

Helen Skinner has worked in financial services for over 25 years, across a variety of sectors and geographies, and spent more than 15 years in responsible investment. In New Zealand, she has held senior positions in Funds Management, Wealth and Trustee Services. ‍She is currently Head of Distribution and Sustainability Strategy for Kernel Wealth. Prior to this, she was Head of Responsible Investment for ANZ New Zealand Investments Limited, one of New Zealand’s largest KiwiSaver providers. She was also Head of Emerging Wealth at Craigs Investment Partners, responsible for KiwiSaver schemes and other retail products, as well as a national adviser network. She is globally experienced in business development and distribution, strategic planning, change and risk management. Helen is a passionate and active member of the Aotearoa New Zealand responsible investment and financial services communities. She is a member of the RIAA Human Rights Working Group, Nature Working Group, and Aotearoa Collaborative Working Group. She is also a member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors, and a certified member of INFINZ.