Simon Bowden

Simon Bowden currently serves as the Head of Philanthropic Services at Forsyth Barr Limited, providing advisory services to charitable and philanthropic clients. Prior experience includes roles such as Principal Adviser at Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage and Executive Director at The Arts Foundation of New Zealand. Simon also worked as a Philanthropy and Arts Adviser while self-employed and served as Festival Director for the Wellington International Jazz Festival. Educational qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Administration from Massey University and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Analysis from Victoria University of Wellington.