Graeme Brenssell

Graeme brings more than three decades of hands-on commercial experience to every engagement, combining senior corporate leadership with the grit and insight of a former high-value business owner. Having once been a LINK client himself, he has stood exactly where many sellers stand today: navigating major decisions, weighing risk, and driving growth. This first-hand experience fuels his commitment to achieving the strongest possible outcomes for his clients, while making the process as seamless and stress-free as it can be.
Before stepping into business ownership, Graeme built a strong foundation in accounting and financial management. Beginning his career in a Christchurch CA firm, he progressed into corporate leadership roles both in New Zealand and overseas, ultimately becoming Chief Financial Officer. His strengths in strategic planning, financial control, and systems development were consistently recognised and remain central to his advisory approach today.
Graeme spent many years "at the coalface" operating, growing, and ultimately selling a nationwide wholesale and import business with international supply relationships. He made the tough calls, carried the responsibility, and experienced the realities of running a sizeable operation. This depth of ownership experience gives him a unique understanding of the complexity, emotional intensity, and commercial nuance involved in preparing, marketing, and selling a significant business.