Meet
Our People
Our New Zealand-based team brings deep expertise across investment management, immigration advisory, and strategic relocation — underpinned by a long-term commitment to New Zealand’s economic future.
Our Management Team
Dominic Jones
Managing Director
As Managing Director of Greener Pastures New Zealand and its parent company, Origin Capital Partners, which he founded in 2020, Dom brings a deep understanding of New Zealand's business landscape and a passion for its success. Raised in rural New Zealand with family ties to the kiwifruit and dairy industries. Dom’s connection to the land is complemented by a career in the financial sector. Dom studied at Otago University (LLB, BCom) and prior to establishing Origin Capital Partners in 2020 worked in the banking sector in both New Zealand and London. As a proud New Zealander, Dom is deeply passionate about the continued success of New Zealand and its vital agricultural sectors. This passion has been a driving force behind the establishment of both Origin Capital Partners and Greener Pastures New Zealand, reflecting his commitment to contributing to the country's prosperity. Dom and his wife Jess live in Mount Maunganui, a small beach town not far from where Dom grew up. Dom and Jess have two sons, Jack and Louis, and a dog called Olive.
Mischa Mannix-Opie
Director of Client Experience
Mischa's career has been dedicated to connecting the world with New Zealand, having held senior leadership positions with Tourism New Zealand, Air New Zealand, and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. After living in the USA and Singapore, Mischa returned home to New Zealand, driven by a desire to provide her children with the same enriching Kiwi upbringing she experienced. Although a born and bred South Islander, Mischa and her husband Dixon and two daughters Lucia and Francesca now live in Greytown in the Wairarapa region. Having been awarded New Zealand’s most beautiful town, Mischa and her family enjoy the lifestyle of the small and connected Greytown community with the capital city, Wellington, just over an hour away. Her most favourite of things is to spend time with her family in the neighbouring Martinborough wine region, savouring some of New Zealand’s finest Pinot Noir, whilst watching her children play in the vines.
Sam Wood
Chief Financial Officer
Sam, a lifelong friend of Dom's, is Chief Financial Officer of both Origin Capital Partners and Greener Pastures New Zealand. With over 12 years’ experience in funds management and institutional/corporate banking, Sam leads the finance, operations and compliance functions across the group. Eager to return to his hometown of Mount Maunganui, Sam became the firm’s first employee in 2021. Since then, he has helped launch and scale multiple funds, including investment vehicles aligned with the Active Investor Plus visa programme with exposure to both kiwifruit and diversified private markets. Sam also oversees portfolio deployment for the group’s fund-of-funds strategy, managing capital allocation across a select group of New Zealand-based private market managers. Sam holds degrees in Law and Finance from the University of Otago. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife Sophie and their two young children Oscar and Arabella, exploring the Central Otago region — whether it's hitting the slopes in winter or enjoying the lake in summer.
Neil Tibbles
Immigration Advisor
Neil brings significant experience across New Zealand’s immigration landscape, including seven years with Immigration New Zealand in roles spanning operations, policy, and national engagement. As a Licensed Immigration Adviser, he brings both deep technical expertise and genuine empathy to his work — offering thoughtful, practical guidance to families and investors building their lives in New Zealand. Originally from the United States, Neil made New Zealand his home in 2007 and understands first-hand both the excitement and complexity of making that transition. His personal experience underpins his professional commitment to helping others experience the same sense of belonging and opportunity that drew him here, while making the process clear, efficient, and rewarding for every client. Based on the Kāpiti Coast near Wellington, Neil enjoys a relaxed lifestyle with his wife, two children, and their dog Leela. When not supporting clients, he’s likely to be swimming in the Ōtaki River, exploring the Tararua Ranges, or building pinhole cameras that capture monthslong exposures of the changing local landscape.
Danielle Coughlan
Financial Controller
Danielle (Dani) Coughlan is more than just the Financial Controller at Origin Capital Partners and Greener Pastures New Zealand; she's the heart of the team, always ready to lend a hand or offer a friendly word. Dani's journey began in Tauranga, where she earned her Bachelor in Management Studies. After launching her career with Deloitte in Auckland, she returned to her roots, spending five years at Downer before transitioning to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council as a Management Accountant. In 2018, she joined Quayside Holdings Limited as a Financial Accountant, and in 2022, she brought her expertise to Origin Capital Partners. Outside the office, Dani and her partner Blair are busy raising their two daughters, Paige and Cora, while tackling a home renovation project in Mount Maunganui. Most weekends, you'll find Dani enjoying quality time with her family and their dog at the beach, cheering on her daughters at Nippers (junior surf lifesaving), or supporting their football games.
Dominic Jones
Managing Director
Dominic (Dom) is the founder and Managing Director of Origin Capital Partners and combines a professional background in finance with lifelong personal involvement in kiwifruit. Prior to establishing Origin Capital Partners, Dom had a career in banking, including five years in London specialising in the sourcing, structuring and execution of complex and large debt deals. Dom returned home from London to establish Origin Capital Partners and has successfully fundraised for both Origin Capital Fund 1 and 2. These funds are now among the largest kiwifruit enterprises in New Zealand. Dom leads the Origin Capital Partners investment team. Outside of Origin Capital Partners and Greener Pastures New Zealand, Dom’s other roles include: - Board member at DMS Progrowers, a kiwifruit postharvest business - Board member at Zealafoam Holdings Ltd, a sustainable packaging start-up business - Trustee at Waipuna Hospice Foundation, the investment arm of Waipuna Hospice, local charity providing specialist palliative care services in the Bay of Plenty - Forum member of New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated - Member of the New Zealand Kiwifruit Industry Advisory Council - Member of the Forbes Business Council.
Kim Wallace
Chair of Audit, Risk Committee
Kim has both significant experience and passion for the New Zealand primary sector. She has held a number of directorships since 2012 including within the dairy industry, science research, property, fund management and infrastructure sectors. Other current governance roles held include: - New Zealand Bioeconomy Science Institute – Deputy Chair - Te Manawataki o Te Papa Ltd – Chair - Port Nelson Ltd – Director / Chair of the Finance and Risk Committee In addition to the above, Kim has built a governance consulting practice that draws upon her significant experience and passion for good governance and executive leadership. Her current engagements include working with the NZ Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi as an advisor to their large, complex transport projects. Prior to her governance career, Kim worked in the New Zealand dairy industry for 24 years, and held several Chief Financial Officer and senior finance roles whilst being based in New Zealand, Australia, Germany and USA, including serving as an executive director on a Jamaica based joint venture and executive Chair of a Shanghai domiciled entity.
Lain Jager
Director
Lain has an extensive record of leadership within New Zealand agribusiness, notably with Zespri from 1999-2017. He initially joined the company as Human Resources Manager before becoming General Manager of Supply Chain in 2004. In December 2008, Lain was appointed Chief Executive Officer, a role he held until 2017. During Lain’s tenure at Zespri he oversaw the successful commercialisation of Zespri SunGold , the doubling of grower returns, Zespri’s market capitalisation grow by eight times to over NZD1 billion, and the industry recovery from the bacterial vine disease, Psa. Today, Lain is involved in a range of projects in tourism and agribusiness. He is a Director on several boards including: - Zespri - The a2 Milk Company - DMS Progrowers - Nibblish - New Zealand Avocado Oil - Arepa - Acts as a strategic advisor to a small number of companies. Lain was Chairman of the Primary Sector Council that delivered the ‘Fit for a Better World’ report, which was released by the government in July 2020.
Paul Jones
Director
Paul has a forestry and agriculture background and has been extensively involved in all aspects of the kiwifruit industry for more than 35 years. In 1989 Paul established DMS Progrowers, a postharvest business that provides picking, packing and storage services to the kiwifruit industry. Today DMS is one of New Zealand’s largest post-harvest and orchard management operators, and Paul is one of New Zealand’s largest kiwifruit growers. Paul holds a number of leadership positions in the New Zealand kiwifruit industry, including: - Managing Director of DMS Progrowers - Member of the New Zealand kiwifruit Industry Advisory Council - Former Zespri Board member for 11 years, including five years as Deputy Chair - Numerous governance and ownership positions within different partnerships and commercial operations throughout the sector. Paul sits on the Investment Committee responsible for evaluating the investments of Origin Capital’s kiwifruit investments. Outside of the kiwifruit industry and Origin Capital Partners, Paul has extensive involvement in the New Zealand agricultural sectors with ownership interests in the forestry, dairy, beef, and apple sectors.
Craig Greenlees
Director
Craig jointly founded DMS Progrowers with Paul and is joint Managing Director. Craig has an extensive background in corporate governance, finance and operational management, particularly within agribusiness. Craig served as a director of Zespri from 1999 - 2014 and was chairman of the board from 2002 - 2008. During this time with Zespri, Craig oversaw the growth of Hort16A (the first ‘gold’ kiwifruit) in global markets, as well as the subsequent transition to the SunGold variety that drives the significant profitability of the industry today. Craig was a founding member and served as Deputy President of NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated, and also helped form the Industry Advisory Council, which caters specifically to the financial, tax and regulatory aspects of the kiwifruit industry. Craig is a member of both Origin Capital and the Greener Pastures New Zealand Diversified Fund Investment Committees.
Dominic Jones
Managing Director
As Managing Director of Greener Pastures New Zealand and its parent company, Origin Capital Partners, which he founded in 2020, Dom brings a deep understanding of New Zealand's business landscape and a passion for its success. Raised in rural New Zealand with family ties to the kiwifruit and dairy industries. Dom’s connection to the land is complemented by a career in the financial sector. Dom studied at Otago University (LLB, BCom) and prior to establishing Origin Capital Partners in 2020 worked in the banking sector in both New Zealand and London. As a proud New Zealander, Dom is deeply passionate about the continued success of New Zealand and its vital agricultural sectors. This passion has been a driving force behind the establishment of both Origin Capital Partners and Greener Pastures New Zealand, reflecting his commitment to contributing to the country's prosperity. Dom and his wife Jess live in Mount Maunganui, a small beach town not far from where Dom grew up. Dom and Jess have two sons, Jack and Louis, and a dog called Olive.
Mischa Mannix-Opie
Director of Client Experience
Mischa's career has been dedicated to connecting the world with New Zealand, having held senior leadership positions with Tourism New Zealand, Air New Zealand, and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. After living in the USA and Singapore, Mischa returned home to New Zealand, driven by a desire to provide her children with the same enriching Kiwi upbringing she experienced. Although a born and bred South Islander, Mischa and her husband Dixon and two daughters Lucia and Francesca now live in Greytown in the Wairarapa region. Having been awarded New Zealand’s most beautiful town, Mischa and her family enjoy the lifestyle of the small and connected Greytown community with the capital city, Wellington, just over an hour away. Her most favourite of things is to spend time with her family in the neighbouring Martinborough wine region, savouring some of New Zealand’s finest Pinot Noir, whilst watching her children play in the vines.
Sam Wood
Chief Financial Officer
Sam, a lifelong friend of Dom's, is Chief Financial Officer of both Origin Capital Partners and Greener Pastures New Zealand. With over 12 years’ experience in funds management and institutional/corporate banking, Sam leads the finance, operations and compliance functions across the group. Eager to return to his hometown of Mount Maunganui, Sam became the firm’s first employee in 2021. Since then, he has helped launch and scale multiple funds, including investment vehicles aligned with the Active Investor Plus visa programme with exposure to both kiwifruit and diversified private markets. Sam also oversees portfolio deployment for the group’s fund-of-funds strategy, managing capital allocation across a select group of New Zealand-based private market managers. Sam holds degrees in Law and Finance from the University of Otago. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife Sophie and their two young children Oscar and Arabella, exploring the Central Otago region — whether it's hitting the slopes in winter or enjoying the lake in summer.
Neil Tibbles
Immigration Advisor
Neil brings significant experience across New Zealand’s immigration landscape, including seven years with Immigration New Zealand in roles spanning operations, policy, and national engagement. As a Licensed Immigration Adviser, he brings both deep technical expertise and genuine empathy to his work — offering thoughtful, practical guidance to families and investors building their lives in New Zealand. Originally from the United States, Neil made New Zealand his home in 2007 and understands first-hand both the excitement and complexity of making that transition. His personal experience underpins his professional commitment to helping others experience the same sense of belonging and opportunity that drew him here, while making the process clear, efficient, and rewarding for every client. Based on the Kāpiti Coast near Wellington, Neil enjoys a relaxed lifestyle with his wife, two children, and their dog Leela. When not supporting clients, he’s likely to be swimming in the Ōtaki River, exploring the Tararua Ranges, or building pinhole cameras that capture months long exposures of the changing local landscape.
Danielle Coughlan
Financial Controller
Danielle (Dani) Coughlan is more than just the Financial Controller at Origin Capital Partners and Greener Pastures New Zealand; she's the heart of the team, always ready to lend a hand or offer a friendly word. Dani's journey began in Tauranga, where she earned her Bachelor in Management Studies. After launching her career with Deloitte in Auckland, she returned to her roots, spending five years at Downer before transitioning to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council as a Management Accountant. In 2018, she joined Quayside Holdings Limited as a Financial Accountant, and in 2022, she brought her expertise to Origin Capital Partners. Outside the office, Dani and her partner Blair are busy raising their two daughters, Paige and Cora, while tackling a home renovation project in Mount Maunganui. Most weekends, you'll find Dani enjoying quality time with her family and their dog at the beach, cheering on her daughters at Nippers (junior surf lifesaving), or supporting their football games.
Our Directors
Dominic Jones
Managing Director
Dominic (Dom) is the founder and Managing Director of Origin Capital Partners and combines a professional background in finance with lifelong personal involvement in kiwifruit. Prior to establishing Origin Capital Partners, Dom had a career in banking, including five years in London specialising in the sourcing, structuring and execution of complex and large debt deals. Dom returned home from London to establish Origin Capital Partners and has successfully fundraised for both Origin Capital Fund 1 and 2. These funds are now among the largest kiwifruit enterprises in New Zealand. Dom leads the Origin Capital Partners investment team. Outside of Origin Capital Partners and Greener Pastures New Zealand, Dom’s other roles include: - Board member at DMS Progrowers, a kiwifruit postharvest business - Board member at Zealafoam Holdings Ltd, a sustainable packaging start-up business - Trustee at Waipuna Hospice Foundation, the investment arm of Waipuna Hospice, local charity providing specialist palliative care services in the Bay of Plenty - Forum member of New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated - Member of the New Zealand Kiwifruit Industry Advisory Council - Member of the Forbes Business Council.
Lain Jager
Director
Lain has an extensive record of leadership within New Zealand agribusiness, notably with Zespri from 1999-2017. He initially joined the company as Human Resources Manager before becoming General Manager of Supply Chain in 2004. In December 2008, Lain was appointed Chief Executive Officer, a role he held until 2017. During Lain’s tenure at Zespri he oversaw the successful commercialisation of Zespri SunGold , the doubling of grower returns, Zespri’s market capitalisation grow by eight times to over NZD1 billion, and the industry recovery from the bacterial vine disease, Psa. Today, Lain is involved in a range of projects in tourism and agribusiness. He is a Director on several boards including: - Zespri - The a2 Milk Company - DMS Progrowers - Nibblish - New Zealand Avocado Oil - Arepa - Acts as a strategic advisor to a small number of companies. Lain was Chairman of the Primary Sector Council that delivered the ‘Fit for a Better World’ report, which was released by the government in July 2020.
Paul Jones
Director
Paul has a forestry and agriculture background and has been extensively involved in all aspects of the kiwifruit industry for more than 35 years. In 1989 Paul established DMS Progrowers, a postharvest business that provides picking, packing and storage services to the kiwifruit industry. Today DMS is one of New Zealand’s largest post-harvest and orchard management operators, and Paul is one of New Zealand’s largest kiwifruit growers. Paul holds a number of leadership positions in the New Zealand kiwifruit industry, including: - Managing Director of DMS Progrowers - Member of the New Zealand kiwifruit Industry Advisory Council - Former Zespri Board member for 11 years, including five years as Deputy Chair - Numerous governance and ownership positions within different partnerships and commercial operations throughout the sector. Paul sits on the Investment Committee responsible for evaluating the investments of Origin Capital’s kiwifruit investments. Outside of the kiwifruit industry and Origin Capital Partners, Paul has extensive involvement in the New Zealand agricultural sectors with ownership interests in the forestry, dairy, beef, and apple sectors.
Kim Wallace
Chair of Audit, Risk Committee
Kim has both significant experience and passion for the New Zealand primary sector. She has held a number of directorships since 2012 including within the dairy industry, science research, property, fund management and infrastructure sectors. Other current governance roles held include: - New Zealand Bioeconomy Science Institute – Deputy Chair - Te Manawataki o Te Papa Ltd – Chair - Port Nelson Ltd – Director / Chair of the Finance and Risk Committee In addition to the above, Kim has built a governance consulting practice that draws upon her significant experience and passion for good governance and executive leadership. Her current engagements include working with the NZ Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi as an advisor to their large, complex transport projects. Prior to her governance career, Kim worked in the New Zealand dairy industry for 24 years, and held several Chief Financial Officer and senior finance roles whilst being based in New Zealand, Australia, Germany and USA, including serving as an executive director on a Jamaica based joint venture and executive Chair of a Shanghai domiciled entity.
Craig Greenlees
Director
Craig jointly founded DMS Progrowers with Paul and is joint Managing Director. Craig has an extensive background in corporate governance, finance and operational management, particularly within agribusiness. Craig served as a director of Zespri from 1999 - 2014 and was chairman of the board from 2002 - 2008. During this time with Zespri, Craig oversaw the growth of Hort16A (the first ‘gold’ kiwifruit) in global markets, as well as the subsequent transition to the SunGold variety that drives the significant profitability of the industry today. Craig was a founding member and served as Deputy President of NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated, and also helped form the Industry Advisory Council, which caters specifically to the financial, tax and regulatory aspects of the kiwifruit industry. Craig is a member of both Origin Capital and the Greener Pastures New Zealand Diversified Fund Investment Committees.