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Ben is Head of Corporate at ABC Business Sales.Ben leads the ABC Corporate team focusing on mid-market New Zealand businesses with enterprise value in the $5m - $50m range. This key segment of the New Zealand economy has seen a substantial increase in interest as investors look to scale up through consolidation or access this large but relatively hidden part of the economy. As more business owners reach this scale they are seeking growth capital or a new owner to continue the legacy they have created.Before ABC, Ben was with ANZ and based in Singapore for 9 years. He led a team supporting the expansion of Australia and New Zealand businesses into Southeast Asia through Singapore. Ben also managed relationships with investors from Singapore into Australia and New Zealand helping them to identify and take advantage of investment opportunities. Ben built an extensive network working in close collaboration with Singapore, and New Zealand agencies to help facilitate trade and capital flows between New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Prior to moving to Singapore Ben led banking relationships with many of New Zealand’s large privately owned businesses, the real heart of the New Zealand economy and a sector he has retained great passion for and is excited to be reengaged with at ABC who have been supporting this sector since 1986.With Ben’s on-the ground experience with New Zealand’s large privately owned companies, his experience identifying and supporting investment opportunities for foreign investors and his financial services background, he is well placed to support companies to raise capital or transition to new ownership.

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