Sir Gil Simpson

Directorships
Aoraki Corporation Ltd
Cardinal Group Ltd
Jade Group Ltd
Waipara Hills Wine Estate Ltd
plus more...

Major Shareholdings

Background
Sir Gil first became involved with the computer industry in 1967,
working on the computerisation of the National Bank of New       
Zealand. He subsequently pursued a career in computer programming
throughout New Zealand, a highlight being his appointment as     
Senior Programmer for Comalco New Zealand at the age of 22, and  
as Data Processing Manager of Whitcoulls in 1974, three years    
later.                                                           

At Whitcoulls Sir Gil began working with Peter Hoskins, a        
relationship which saw them travel to Saudi Arabia in 1976 as MIS
Manager and Financial Controller of the biggest Caterpillar heavy
machinery dealership in the world. Sir Gil returned in 1978 and  
formed Future Systems Ltd with Hoskins. Future Systems laid the  
foundations for the business born out of Sir Gil's creation of   
the LINC product and, ultimately, for the company that exists    
today.                                                           

In 1990, Sir Gil purchased all of Hoskins' shares to become      
majority owner of Aoraki Corporation Limited.                    



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