What Happened To Brian Gaynor? Milford Asset Management Co-Founder Dies At The Age Of 73

Brian Gaynor, a well-known New Zealand business pundit, has died after a brief illness.

Brian Gaynor is remembered as a “Titan of NZ’s Stock Market”. He is recognized as the country’s leading investment and equity analyst. The popular Business commentator passed away on May 16, 2022, at the age of 73 years. Here are the details surrounding his demise.

What Happened To Brian Gaynor NZ? His Cause Of Death

The news has suggested that Brian Gaynor has died suffering from a short illness. The news was first officially confirmed by The Milford Asset Management’s official Facebook page.

The BusinessDesk has written an official statement following his demise. They wrote: “We at BusinessDesk express our deepest condolences to Brian’s family and all who knew him. We are devastated.”

The business commentator was survived by his wife Anna and a son named Peter. He had lost his teenage son David, who jumped to his death from a motorway overbridge in Greenlane, Auckland, in June 2011.

After hearing the sad news, the NZX chief executive Mark Peterson extended his sympathies to the Gaynor family.

He has said: One of his great strengths was his willingness to foster a debate by openly and courageously sharing his views. He had incredible market knowledge, history, and insights,”

Who Is Brian Gaynor, The Milford Asset Management Co-Founder?

Gaynor is among the most influential personality in NZ’s Capital market.

In 2003, he co-founded The Milford Asset Management, which quickly gained a following among high-net-worth individuals. He was also the majority stakeholder and board chair of the BusinessDesk before the sale to NZME.

His distinguished career also includes a role at Jarden, the New Zealand Stock Exchange, and the New Zealand Society of Investment Analysts.

The business commentator has won multiple awards in his lifetime. He won the NZ Shareholders Association Beacon Award in 2020 and 2006.

Brian Gaynor’s Net Worth At The Time Of Death

The net worth of Brian Gaynor is $15 million USD approximately.

He is the co-founder of Milford Asset Management which is currently valued at $15 billion under management. Also, Gaynor is the majority shareholder of the business news outlet, BusinessDesk and a board member of NZME.

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