Background
Whale, Michael John was born on June 14, 1953 in Auckland, New Zealand. Son of John Frederick and Sheila Whale.
Whale, Michael John was born on June 14, 1953 in Auckland, New Zealand. Son of John Frederick and Sheila Whale.
BCom, Auckland University, 1974. Bachelor of Laws with honors, 1978.
Partner Phillips Fox Solicitors, New Zealand, 1981-1998. Consultant, 1998-2000, Lowndes Associates Lawyers, New Zealand, since 2000. Board directors INSOL International, England 2000-2001.
Lecturer (part-time) University Auckland, 1999-2000. Co-convenor insolvency committee New Zealand Law Society/Institute Chartered Accountants, 1993-2001.
Board trustees Mount Carmel School, Auckland, 1991-1993. Consul-general (honorary) for Thailand, Auckland, since 1995. Fellow Institute Chartered Accountants (professional conduct committee) New Zealand, Chartered Secretaries.
New Zealand Inc.; member New Zealand Law Society Institute of Directors, Northern Club.
Married Deborah Joan Alexander, January 29, 1977. Children: Andrew, Charlotte, Edward.