Eric watson biography

          Watson was born in Wellesley, Massachusetts....

          Eric Watson (born ) is a former businessman from New Zealand.

        1. Eric Watson (born ) is a former businessman from New Zealand.
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        3. Watson was born in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
        4. Eric Watson is a former businessman from New Zealand.
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          6. Eric Watson (businessman)

          New Zealand businessman

          Eric Watson (born ) is a former businessman from New Zealand.

          In , the National Business Review listed Watson as the 21st richest New Zealander.[1] However, he was removed from the NBR Rich List.[2]

          Personal

          He attended Xavier College in Christchurch where he enjoyed his schooling.

          His first job on leaving school was as a butcher's apprentice. He later became a sales and branch manager at Whitcoulls and then a manager for Xerox.[3]

          Businesses

          He left Xerox in to start the Blue Star Group.[4]

          Hanover

          Main article: Hanover Finance

          Watson and business partner Mark Hotchin bought Elders Finance in Elders, and a number of other finance companies, were brought together to create Hanover Group.[5] In July the finance companies within Hanover Group froze repayments, suspending acceptance of new deposits.[5]

          Hanover paid dividends of NZ$41 million in the fin