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. 

Ashleigh Smith

Property Manager

With almost 10 years experience as a property manager, Ashleigh joined the Urban Partners team in mid-2024 to manage the growing portfolio of properties.

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

Craig Stobo is a professional director with experience as a diplomat, economist, chief investment officer and chief executive. He is currently the Chair of the Local Government Funding Agency and the Financial Markets Authority.

His qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts, First Class Honours in Economics from Otago University, Advanced Management Programme from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and Associate Member CFA Society New Zealand.

He is the former chief executive of BT Funds Management and has previously held a variety of director and chair roles, including NZ Windfarms, AIG Insurance New Zealand, Precinct Properties Limited and Fliway Group Limited.

Tony Carter

Board Advisor

Tony graduated from the University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Engineering with honours and completed a Master of Philosophy degree at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom.

Tony led Foodstuffs as Chief Executive and Managing Director for 10 years before embarking on his governance career. A recipient of the 2014 Chairperson of the Year Award and awarded the NZ Shareholders Association Beacon Award in 2015, Tony was appointed Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) for his services to business governance in 2020.

Tony also sits on a variety of other boards, including the Warehouse, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare, Fletcher Building, and Datacom.