It was with great sadness that the team at New Zealand Green Investment Finance heard the news that Sir Rob Fenwick had passed away on 11 March, after his self-described “dance with cancer”.
Chair Cecilia Tarrant said today, “Sir Rob was a passionate supporter and leader and we are grateful for his contribution as our global Ambassador. It was a great honour for all of us to have worked alongside Sir Rob. His commitment to sustainability and the environment and his willingness to open doors for us and to contribute in any way he could never faltered”.
CEO Craig Weise remembers Sir Rob as a true leader and guardian of the future, able to combine his considerable business acumen with his passion for the environment. Reflecting on Sir Rob’s words in a recent article in the Listener, he said “Sir Rob took on the mantle of protecting the environment, akin to the way he described a pōhutukawa shading kiwis on a summer beach.
“In his writing, Sir Rob was concerned that while we appreciate the pōhutukawa, the value of its shade is forgotten once we leave the beach. His hope was that we can change and not forget. And that is certainly true with respect to the legacy he leaves behind”.
Background
Sir Robert Fenwick, KNZM, noted businessman and environmentalist, was announced as the Ambassador of New Zealand Green Investment Finance Limited by the Prime Minister Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern and Hon James Shaw, Minister of Climate Change upon its establishment and remained in that role until he resigned shortly before his death.
Contact: Jenny Lackey, NZGIF, 021 340 847