Leighton Roberts

Leighton Roberts is the co-founder and 3EO (co-CEO) of Sharesies. At Sharesies, their vision is to give someone with $5 and $5m the same money opportunities. Sharesies is a wealth app with over half a million investors who’ve collectively invested billions of dollars. Sharesies also partners with NZX and ASX listed companies so they can know and communicate to their retail investors, support with capital raises and provide staff share schemes.

Leighton is passionate about empowering more people with their money. He’s experienced the benefits of investing on a regular basis—he’s been a part of an investment club since the age of 17, and that club still actively invests today. Leighton was awarded the 2022 NZ Services Entrepreneur of the Year and the INFINZ emerging leader 2022, alongside co-founders Brooke and Sonya.