Greig Staples

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Since joining Urban Partners in 2017, Greig is responsible for driving the strategic vision and execution for the long-term residential rental portfolio. A well-rounded background in market research and business development sees Greig bring a strong evidence-based customer focus to the business. Outside the office his focus is on his wife and 3 young kids, and ocean sports if he gets time.

Andy Kilgallon 

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Andy joined Urban Partners in 2012. He has over nine years property experience gained at large blue chip corporates in both the UK and New Zealand. Prior to this he spent four years with KPMG where he qualified as a chartered accountant.

Ross Porter

ASSET MANAGER 

Ross has been with the company since 1992. Prior to this Ross had experience in asset management in a listed property investment company and then as a registered valuer in a private practice. His long history with Urban Partners has seen him undertake various roles and he provides valued experience in development, valuation, leasing and asset and facilities management. 

Doug Osborne

development director

Doug is a highly experienced property executive with 35 years in the industry.

Doug has been responsible for projects spanning the residential, commercial and retail sectors in Australia and New Zealand and is now heading up the Mission Bay project.

Megan Burgess 

Marketing DIRECTOR

Megan joined Urban Partners in 2006. Prior to this she held marketing and export roles in the New Zealand wine industry during a time of huge growth and change. Megan holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Auckland University and is responsible for all Urban Partners marketing activities, including those in Mission Bay and Waiwera.

Graeme Clark

In-house Lawyer 

Graeme has been the in-house lawyer at the company since 2005. Prior to this he was for many years a London-based partner in a multi-national law firm. He qualified in New Zealand and is an admitted solicitor in both jurisdictions. He deals with the day to day legal issues for the group companies and his expertise is in the areas of property, finance and corporate law.

Craig Stobo 

Board Advisor

Educated at Otago University, Craig holds a BA in Economics, Honours, First Class. In 2004 he graduated from Wharton Business School’s Advanced Management Programme. He has worked as a Diplomat, Economist, Investment Banker and CEO of a funds management company. As Director and CEO of BT Funds Management, he was instrumental in establishing the company, building funds under management to $3.5 billion, which was twice awarded fund manager of the year. Craig is also a director of Precinct Properties, AIG New Zealand, New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency and OCG Consulting.

Tony Carter

Board Advisor

The recipient of the 2014 Chairperson of the Year Award in recognition of his roles as chairman of the boards of Air New Zealand and Fisher and Paykel Healthcare, Tony is a Board Advisor at Urban Partners. He also sits on a variety of other boards, including ANZ Bank New Zealand (Director), Fletcher Building   (Director) and Blues LLP (Chairman).