Sam Knowles
Chairman at Unlimited Realities Ltd.
Net worth: 18 407 $ as of 2024-04-29
Network origin in Sam Knowles first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Institute of Directors in New Zealand, Inc.
 Institute of Directors in New Zealand, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Institute of Directors in New Zealand, Inc. operates as a membership organization. The company is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 347 |
| Public Company | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | 34 | |
Westpac New Zealand Ltd.
 Westpac New Zealand Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Westpac New Zealand Ltd. engages in the provision of consumer and business banking. It provides personal, business, agribusiness and institutional services which include bank accounts, home loans, credit cards, personal loans, insurance, investments and kiwi saver, international and migrant, payment solutions, business insurance, economic updates, farm finance and credit cards, agri information, transactional services and debt capital markets. The company was founded in 1861 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
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| Subsidiary | Regional Banks | 27 |
Pacific Channel Ltd.
 Pacific Channel Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Pacific Channel Ltd (Pacific Channel) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Brent S. Ogilvie. The firm is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 25 |
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| Public Company | Packaged Software | 17 |
S.L.I. Systems, Inc.
 S.L.I. Systems, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Avolin, S.L.I. Systems, Inc. is a private company that offers the SLI E-commerce Product Discovery Suite, which includes search, personalization, traffic generation, and merchandising tools. The company is based in San Jose, CA. The suite helps turn shoppers into buyers by accurately predicting their preferences and increasing sales. The company was founded by Geoffrey Michael Brash, Michael Arthur Grantham, Shaun William Ryan, and Wayne Allistair Munro. Christopher Daniel Brennan has been the CEO of the company since 2015. S.L.I. Systems was acquired by SLI Systems Ltd., part of Avolin from August 17, 2020.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 13 |
Rangatira Ltd.
 Rangatira Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Rangatira Ltd. provides investment services. The company was founded by John Robert McKenzie Jr., on December 14, 1937 and is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 12 |
WWF-New Zealand
 WWF-New Zealand Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services WWF-New Zealand engages in wildlife conservation and endangered species. It specializes in looking after oceans, taking climate action, community conservation and environmental education. The company was founded by Peter Scott and is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 9 |
Synlait Milk Finance Ltd.
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| Subsidiary | 7 | |
Montoux Ltd.
 Montoux Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Montoux Ltd. provides online data analytical software for life insurance products. Its solutions include sales and distribution analysis, pricing intelligence, and retention modelling. The company was founded by Nils van der Heide, Gert Verhoog, Geert Jan Marinus Verhoog, and Klaas-Jan Jacob Stijnen and is headquartered in Te Aro, New Zealand.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 6 |
Opus International Consultants (Canada) Ltd.
 Opus International Consultants (Canada) Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Opus International Consultants (Canada) Ltd. operates as a multi-disciplinary infrastructure consultancy company. The firm serves to the buildings, transport, water, environmental, energy, resources, telecommunications and research. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Victoria, BC.
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| Subsidiary | Engineering & Construction | 6 |
Adminis Ltd.
 Adminis Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Adminis Ltd. delivers investment accounting and administration services. It brings investment managers, investors, administrators and custodians together around a single view to support outcomes for investors. The company was founded by Martin Kay and is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
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| Holding Company | Investment Managers | 4 |
Umajin, Inc.
 Umajin, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Umajin, Inc. develops platform that creates digital solutions. Its solution accelerators include asset inspection, sales enablement, security, entertainment, surveys, and 3D gestures. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Woburn, MA.
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| Private Company | Packaged Software | 4 |
Dairyworks Ltd.
 Dairyworks Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Dairyworks Ltd. offers dairy products. It offers products under the brands, which include Dairyworks, Rolling Meadow, and Alpine. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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| Subsidiary | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | 4 |
The New Zealand Home Loan Co. Ltd.
 The New Zealand Home Loan Co. Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance The New Zealand Home Loan Co. Ltd. provides insurance and loans services. It offers home loans, life, health, home and car, and income insurance services. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand.
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| Subsidiary | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 2 |
Wellington Convention Centre
 Wellington Convention Centre Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Wellington Convention Centre owns and operates convention centre and movie museum. It offers conferences and trade shows in the Southern Hemisphere. The company is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 1 |
Umajin NZ Ltd.
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| Private Company | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Sam Knowles via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland University | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants
 New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants operates as an institute of chartered accountants. The company is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Otago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree | |
Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
 Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand is an association for chartered accountants that provides accounting services. The non-profit company is based in Auckland, New Zealand. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Canterbury | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| NZX LIMITED | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chairman Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
 Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Australian Institute of Co. Directors is a non-profit organization that provides leadership on director issues. It offers governance education, director development, and advocacy. The organization was founded in January 1, 1990 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand, Inc.
 Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand, Inc., also known as INFINZ, is a member-based industry body for professionals involved in wholesale finance and capital markets. The non-profit company is based in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization aims to promote excellence and integrity in these fields through education, networking, and advocacy. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Victoria University of Wellington | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Massey University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| CHANNEL INFRASTRUCTURE NZ LIMITED | Oil Refining/Marketing | Chairman Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| VECTOR LIMITED | Electric Utilities | Chairman Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| SPARK NEW ZEALAND LIMITED | Major Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Z ENERGY LIMITED | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LIMITED | Other Transportation | Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| BARRAMUNDI LIMITED | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| RYMAN HEALTHCARE LIMITED | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Ports of Auckland Ltd.
 Ports of Auckland Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Ports of Auckland Ltd. provides cargo transportation services. It offers cargo handling, freight hubs, and road, rail, and pack and unpack cargo. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. | Other Transportation | President Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| MARLIN GLOBAL LIMITED | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chief Executive Officer Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Arc Innovations Ltd.
 Arc Innovations Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Part of Entrust (New Zealand), Arc Innovations Ltd. is a New Zealander company that provides information and smart metering solutions. The private company is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Arc Innovations was acquired by Vector Ltd. from Meridian Energy Ltd. on December 01, 2014. | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| CHORUS LIMITED | Major Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Accident Compensation Corp.
 Accident Compensation Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Accident Compensation Corp. (ACC) is a government-owned insurance firm headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand. The firm was founded in 1974 by the Accident Compensation Commission. ACC is governed by a Board that is responsible to the Minister for ACC. The Chief Executive reports to the Board. ACC provides comprehensive, no-fault injury coverage for New Zealand residents and visitors. | Investment Managers | Chairman Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| KINGFISH LIMITED | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chief Executive Officer Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| METRO PERFORMANCE GLASS LIMITED | Industrial Specialties | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SLI SYSTEMS LTD | Information Technology Services | Chairman Chief Executive Officer Founder | |
Engender Technologies Ltd.
 Engender Technologies Ltd. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Engender Technologies Ltd. engages in the research and development of gender selection especially in the dairy industry. The company was founded by Miriam Cather Simpson on October 6, 2011 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Founder | |
| FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION LIMITED | Medical Specialties | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| GENESIS ENERGY LIMITED | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
NGC Holdings Ltd.
 NGC Holdings Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities NGC Holdings Limited operates as an energy infrastructure and service company with interests in natural gas and LPG processing, transportation, sales, and energy metering in New Zealand. The company operates in three divisions: Infrastructure, Energy Trading, and Others. Infrastructure division engages in the ownership and management of gas transmission lines, distribution networks, LPG infrastructure, and electricity and gas meters. Energy trading division engages in natural gas acquisition and processing, LPG and gas marketing, and residual electricity trading businesses. Others division includes corporate activities and investments. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| AIR NEW ZEALAND LIMITED | Airlines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Airways Corporation of New Zealand Ltd.
 Airways Corporation of New Zealand Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Airways Corp. of New Zealand Ltd. provides air navigation services to aircraft operating over New Zealand, Tasman, and Pacific airspace. The firm specializes in air navigation and communications systems, such as radar, satellite navigation, non-directional beacons, instrument landing, airfield lighting, and oceanic control equipment. It also offers operations consulting, installation, and maintenance services for critical infrastructure, and flight path systems. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. | Other Transportation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Financial Markets Authority | General Government | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| The University of Auckland Business School | College/University | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
| FONTERRA CO-OPERATIVE GROUP LIMITED | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO | |
Orion New Zealand Ltd.
 Orion New Zealand Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Orion New Zealand Ltd. owns and operates electricity distribution network. The firm's projects include Lyttelton Line Over the Port Hills Upgrade, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, and Roads of National Significance. Its online services include connection, close approach consents, underground cable maps, network load management, and network standards and specifications. The company was founded on August 24, 1988 and is headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| DELEGAT GROUP LIMITED | Beverages: Alcoholic | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Kiwi Wealth Ltd.
 Kiwi Wealth Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Fisher Funds Management Ltd., Kiwi Wealth Ltd. is a New Zealander company that provides investment services. The private company is based in Porirua, New Zealand. The CEO of the company is Rhiannon McKinnon. Kiwi Wealth was acquired by Fisher Funds Management Ltd. from Kiwi Group Holdings Ltd. on November 30, 2022 for $199.44 million. | Financial Conglomerates | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
New Zealand Private Equity & Venture Capital Association
 New Zealand Private Equity & Venture Capital Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The New Zealand Private Equity & Venture Capital Association operates as a venture capital and private equity association. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Chairman | |
| MARSDEN MARITIME HOLDINGS LIMITED | Other Transportation | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Kiwibank Ltd.
 Kiwibank Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Kiwibank Ltd. provides banking services. It engages in the provision of retail and banking products and services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. The firm's personal banking products include savings accounts, investments, credit cards, home, personal, and car loans and insurance. The company was founded on May 4, 2001 and is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Kiwi Wealth Investments General Partner Ltd. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| Kiwi Investment Management Ltd. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Portfolio Custodial Nominees Ltd.
 Portfolio Custodial Nominees Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Portfolio Custodial Nominees Ltd. acts as a nominee, trust, and depository. The private company is based in Wellington, New Zealand and is ultimately controlled by the Government of New Zealand. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Kiwi Wealth Management Ltd. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Precinct Properties New Zealand Ltd.
 Precinct Properties New Zealand Ltd. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Precinct Properties New Zealand Ltd. engages in investments in central business district office properties. The firm operates through Investment Properties and Flexible Space segments. The Investment Properties segment involves Investment in predominately prime CBD properties. The Flexible Space segment includes the operation of co-working and shared space. It also provides inner-city business spaces for leasing in Auckland and Wellington. Its property portfolio includes PwC Tower, ANZ Centre, AMP Centre, SAP Tower, Zurich House, Downtown Shopping Centre, HSBC House, State Insurance Tower, and Pastoral House. The company was founded on November 13, 1997 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Mercury Insurance Captive Ltd.
 Mercury Insurance Captive Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Mercury Insurance Captive Ltd. provides investment services and is ultimately controlled by the Government of New Zealand. The private company is based in Auckland, New Zealand. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| New Zealand Trade & Enterprise | General Government | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| VISTA GROUP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Advanced Metering Assets Ltd. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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International
| New Zealand | 48 |
| Australia | 4 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 9 |
| Consumer Services | 7 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Transportation | 6 |
| Utilities | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 951 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 210 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 158 |
| Chairman | 151 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 71 |
Most connected contacts
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| Bill Roest | 89 |
| Carol Campbell | 59 |
| Anne Urlwin | 44 |
| George Arthur Churchill Gould | 42 |
| Jason Hollingworth | 40 |
| Graeme Roderick Milne | 39 |
| Gordon MacLeod | 36 |
| Graham Stuart | 35 |
| Jonathan Mason | 34 |
| David Alan Pilkington | 34 |
| Gary Pace | 32 |
| Debra Birch | 31 |
| Philip Norman | 30 |
| Andrew Cross | 30 |
| Simon Allen | 29 |
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