Kris Gerken

Kris Gerken has extensive work experience in various finance and accounting roles. Kris is currently the Chief Corporate Officer at Connexa Limited, starting in January 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Fletcher Building as the Divisional CFO for Fletcher Distribution from January 2019 to February 2023. Kris also served as the Head of Finance for NZ Distribution at Fletcher Building from July 2018 to December 2018. Before joining Fletcher Building, Kris worked at Placemakers as the Head of Finance from October 2017 to June 2018. Kris also had a role as a Senior Controller at Fisher and Paykel from March 2016 to September 2017. Kris has gained valuable experience at Fonterra, where they held various roles including Manager of Mergers and Acquisitions from November 2014 to October 2015, Commercial Projects and Strategy Manager from June 2014 to October 2014, and Commercial Manager from February 2011 to June 2014. Kris was also involved in various finance and accounting roles at Fonterra from 2003 to 2010. Prior to Fonterra, Kris worked as a Project Accountant at Invensys and as an Audit Manager at Taylor McLachlan.

Kris Gerken's education history begins with completing a CA degree at the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1999. Prior to that, from 1993 to 1995, Kris attended the University of Otago where they obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree with a focus on Accounting and Finance. In terms of additional certifications, Kris completed a course on Leading Strategic Growth at Columbia Business School in December 2019.