Jack Porus - Chairman

Jack Porus is Chairman of the Board of Norfolk Mortgage Management and has been the Managing Partner of Glaister Ennor, a well respected Auckland law firm, for over 30 years.  He brings a wealth of experience in property investment, commercial law and business advisory work with both private and public companies and investors. Jack is the director of a number of substantial companies and a trustee of both personal and charitable trusts.  Jack and his wife have two sons and enjoy travelling.

Stu Smith​ - Director

Originally a property valuer in the Waikato with a strong interest in the environment,  Stu joined the Rural Bank, eventually being seconded to the National Bank in Wellington where he gained a wide range of experience in all aspects of commercial banking.  Stu left the bank in 2000 to start a finance company which remains his primary business today. In 2007, together with Jack Porus, he started the Norfolk Mortgage Trust.  Stu and his family are passionate about the environment and cycling.  

Craig Urquhart - Director

After obtaining a BBS in Business and Finance, Craig has spent 30 years working in banking and finance. In 2000, Craig was the founding director of a New Zealand based Merchant Bank and currently holds several directorships within the property and finance sector.
In his spare time Craig enjoys spending time with his family, ocean swimming and his Harley motorbike.  Craig participates in a number of charitable events every year and is the Muscular Dystrophy representative for the Harley Owners Group.  The Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand is a non Government funded charity and the Harley Owners Group are active supporters of this organisation.

Alastair Flett - Director

Director

Alastair Flett was the principal of an accounting firm based in Te Awamutu and has over 25 years' business experience. He has a strong background in project management, especially in relation to farming, new business set ups and land developments. As a chartered accountant, he has experience in funds management. 
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Don Howden​ - Alternate Director

​Don is the Senior Partner at Jones Howden in Matamata.  He has over 40 years’ experience in rural legal practice and has considerable expertise in conveyancing, trusts and estate planning.

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Glenys Holden - Chief Executive Officer

​We would like to introduce you to our recently appointed Chief Executive Officer for Norfolk, Glenys Holden. With an LLB from the University of Auckland and a background in corporate and commercial banking, she joined us two years ago and has been a valuable addition to the team. 
Outside of the office, Glenys enjoys spending time with friends and family. She is a member of a weekly pub quiz team and loves attending both comedy and musical shows with her two daughters. When she does get a chance to relax, she won’t say no to a glass of wine and an episode of reality tv!