Alex Cochrane
Executive Summary
Alex Cochrane was appointed a Director of BDO Gisborne from 1 January 2025.
In July 2023 she joined BDO Gisborne as an Advisory Associate, where her strong commercial expertise has complemented the current leadership team by offering clients assistance across all aspects of business, not only financial matters.
Having worked within a fast-paced commercial banking environment in both Auckland and Gisborne, Alex knows the importance of being able to provide clients with a 360-degree advisory view of their business - demystifying the technical jargon, so they understand and achieve their compliance-based needs.
As a qualified chartered accountant, Alex acknowledges her role as a trusted adviser and the immense value that is placed on people and relationships in the profession. She is passionate about helping clients start new journeys, whether buying or starting a business, managing family succession or changing business strategy.
Areas of Expertise
- Bank liaison
- Problem solving
- Relationship management
- 360-degree advisory view for compliance needs
- Security and debt structuring
Qualifications
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Accounting - University of Auckland
Family Enterprise Advanced Education Programme - Bond University, Australia
Certificate of Public Practice – Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand
Professional Affiliations
Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand