The Roger Perry Memorial Scholarship

Roger Perry (1959-2018) joined the Reserve Bank in 1980 after graduating at the University of Otago with B.Com (First Class Hons). He went on to forge an impressive career in the financial sector. An integral part of his life was raising his family in Auckland with his wife Norida, and completing an M.B.A (Beta Gamma Sigma) at Auckland University.

Roger returned to the Reserve Bank in 2013, holding management positions in the Macro Financial Department, Financial Markets Department and Economics Department. He was an intellectually-curious manager, and contributed greatly to Phase One of the Reserve Bank Act review.

Roger had a love of strategy and a passion for learning and developing his staff, both professionally and personally and championed many analysts at the Bank. He was particularly fond of Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and was regularly found quoting his favourite habits.

After being diagnosed with cancer in early 2017, Roger maintained his positive outlook and determined character.

The Roger Perry Memorial Scholarship has been established as an enduring recognition of the immense contribution Roger made to the Reserve Bank.

Those who were fortunate enough to work with Roger will remember him as energetic, committed to the people around him, and courageous in spirit.