Simon Watts — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as New Zealand's Minister of Climate Change, Minister of Energy, Minister of Local Government, and Minister of Revenue.
Elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for North Shore in the 2020 election.
Held several management roles at the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), including during the Global Financial Crisis.
Worked in investment banking across Asia, Europe, and the UK.
Studied Accounting and Finance at Waikato University.
Registered Paramedic and volunteers with St John as an ambulance officer.

Biography

Simon Watts currently serves as a prominent figure in New Zealand politics, holding the portfolios of Minister of Climate Change, Minister of Energy, Minister of Local Government, and Minister of Revenue. He was elected as the Member of Parliament for North Shore in the 2020 general election, representing the National Party.

Prior to his political career, Watts worked in investment banking, gaining experience across Asia, Europe, and the UK.