Wayne Scholtz
About Wayne
Wayne is a finance and governance specialist with more than 35 years of experience in property finance, risk assessment, and multi-unit development. A Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and active in governance for climate change (including as a member of Chapter Zero), he brings both technical rigour and a long track record of disciplined oversight.
A retired Chartered Accountant in good standing, Wayne has had first hand property development experience and continues to apply those skills alongside insight from his own projects — giving him a practical understanding of the risks and realities facing today’s developers.
Wayne co-chairs the Capital Partners Fund Investment Committee and plays a central role in structuring each loan, balancing investor outcomes with developer viability. His steady hand and disciplined approach underpin the Fund’s governance-first philosophy and help ensure every investment decision is grounded in real-world viability.
- Call021 288 2444
- Emailwayne@squirrel.co.nz
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New Zealand
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