James Twist joined Craigs Investment Partners as an Investment Adviser in January 2002. With a background in farming, he completed his tertiary education at Massey University and then worked for National Bank Rural for nine years – his last role there as the Regional Manager for the King Country Waikato.

 James holds the following qualifications:

• Certificate of Authorisation AFA (2011)
• NZX Diploma (2010)
• Post Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (Dispute Resolution), Massey University (2000)
• Registered Valuer, Valuers Registration Board (1996)
• Diploma of Business Studies, Massey University (1992)
• Bachelor of Agriculture (Valuation), Massey University (1991)

He is a member of or accredited with the following organisations:

• NZX Adviser