James Park

James Park is an experienced finance professional currently serving as a Management Accountant at Hawke's Bay Regional Council since October 2023. Previously, James held various roles at Goldman Sachs from April 2008 to May 2023, including Business Development Manager, where responsibilities encompassed business growth, stakeholder engagement, and communication management. James also served as Executive Director and Middle Office Specialist, providing support across Equities and FICC franchise trading desks. Earlier experience includes an Analyst position at JPMorgan Chase from March 2007 to March 2008, focusing on reconciliation and project management, and as Conventions Manager at Duxton Hotel Wellington from August 2004 to December 2006, overseeing events and team management. James holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration with a focus on Accounting and Commercial Law from Victoria University of Wellington, completed in 2004, and is an alumnus of Lindisfarne College.