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Gary Leech, B Com (Accy & Econ) FCA - Director
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Born on the South Islands West Coast in 1951 from sturdy coal mining stock, Gary started work in the law courts and then went on to attend University of Canterbury gaining a Bachelor or Commerce in 1972. He was admitted to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand in 1974 and made a fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) in 1996.Gary has been a partner in public practice since 1976 and he has wide ranging business skills relevant to all sectors and specialises in business development and consultative work. Gary enjoys the people aspect of his work and is an accomplished presenter, mentor and motivator.He holds several directorships and enjoys strategic analysis and governance.More on a personal note, Gary's interests are golf (when he can), reading, travel and is an avid rugby and netball enthusiast. Married to Anne Marie, a NZ National Umpire examiner with three daughters, Gary admits to watching the odd game of netball and proudly supports both the All Blacks and Silver Ferns, (and of course, Crusaders & Canterbury Flames).
Email: gary@leech.co.nz
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Born in Southland, Philip spent his formative years in Edendale before attending Otago University to study accounting. Graduating from Otago University with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in 1976, Philip spent a further two years in Dunedin as an Accountant before moving north to Ashburton.After five years Philip became a partner, changing firms in 1988 to join the Partners of Leech and Partners, where his areas of special interest include farm accounting, business management and taxation. Philip's business skills and knowledge are an accumulation of more than three decades close involvement with clients in a wide range of industries including farming, manufacturing, retail and hospitality. He also has a long involvement with a number of community and sporting organisations.Married to Sharon, with 3 children, Philip enjoys all sports but has a special penchant for sailing and snow skiing. As Chairman of Mid Canterbury Rugby Union and as a Director of the Crusaders Franchise, it would be fair to say those interests extend further afield.
Email: philip@leech.co.nz
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Originally from Ashburton, Neil was born in 1957. He then attended University of Canterbury and with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1979. His admission to the Institute of Chartered Accountants was in June 1979.Neil was one of the original members of the Leech team in 1986 and became a partner in 1988. He specialises in business development and personal financial advisory services, taxation, GST, management accounting, farm accounting and has over 30 years experience in the profession.As founder an treasurer of the Ashburton Aquatic Park committee, Neil finds time for involvement in his local Scout group, Clearwater Aquatic Club, Canterbury Region Water Ski Association and as well as this he is a national level competitor in waterskiing.Married to Janeen with five children and one cat, Neil enjoys mountain biking, tramping, soccer coaching, building radio controlled model cars and being involved in all the childrens other activities.
Email: neil@leech.co.nz
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Chris has 27 years experience working in the taxation field and 18 years working in the financial services industry. With tax and financial services qualifications from the UK and New Zealand, he is well placed to provide a specialist service on domestic or international tax and financial matters, whether it is specialist domestic or UK tax issues, UK/New Zealand immigration or emigration taxation planning or UK pension transfers to New Zealand.
Married to Jackie, his main interests are seeing as much of the South Island as possible, gardening and running around after three daughters.
Email: chris@leech.co.nz
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Glen joined the firm as a graduate in February 1997, after completing a Bachelor of Commerce at Canterbury University.
Originally from Ashburton, Glen worked in the Ashburton office until the company opened its Christchurch branch in March 2001. He is married to Elle and they have just had their second child. His interests outside work include playing rugby, touch, golf and landscaping their new home.
Email: glen@leech.co.nz
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Born and bred in Christchurch, Brett attended University of Canterbury and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1976. After working for Andrews and Beaven, (a publicly listed company) for 12 years, and following the share crash, he was unable to be lured to the City of Sails with Repco New Zealand Limited. Brett joined as Financial Controller, an Advertising Agency and Printing Services Group with offices throughout New Zealand and Sydney. After 12 years in this role, Brett spent three years contracting to the timber and timber products industry.
Brett joined Leech & Partners as the Christchurch Manager of a small team of three in November 2002. Since 2002 this office has grown steadily to a current staff of 14 and this is anticipated to continue to grow. The extensive experience that Brett brought to the Christchurch office in commercial accounting, business development and management accounting has he says enabled him to offer a more pragmatic hands on approach with his clients.
Over the years Brett has had involvement as a trustee on a number of boards. Married to Jo with 3 children, Brett enjoys most sport, in particular rugby and tennis.
Email: brett@leech.co.nz
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