John Morrow
Head of Philanthropic and Family Advisory Services
John joined JBWere's Philanthropic Services Team in January 2020. He designs and executes giving strategies and impact in investments, providing tailored insights from research and best practices. With a background as a former banker and lawyer, he has worked with charities, as well as diverse boards, organisations and individuals in the wider for-purpose sector for 25 years, on their sustainability journeys and in contributing towards positive social and environmental impact.
His work in the sector includes Head of Micro-Enterprise Development at World Vision New Zealand and his expertise includes advising on for-purpose governance, impact strategy, and the establishment and structure of significant fundraising and granting foundations. His work also involves advising multi-generational families in their decision making together.
John holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws from University of Canterbury, NZ, and a Masters of Arts from Regent College, CA.
John has for-purpose governance experience and recently completed the Australian Governance for Social Impact course (CSI-UNSW). At JBWere John is the co-author of the NZ Cause Report, the inaugural NZ Corporate Support Report, and has contributed to the NZ Bequest Report 2025.