Wellington
Business Broker - Health Care Specialist
Phone: 021 536 061
Mobile: 021 536 061
stuart.francis@abcbusiness.co.nz
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With over 30 years working alongside health leaders, clinicians, owners and boards, Stuart brings deep sector expertise to healthcare transactions. His background spans health strategy, organisational design, integration, governance and performance, giving him a uniquely well-rounded perspective on ownership change.
Having advised across general practice, allied health, pharmacy and wider health services, Stuart understands not just how transactions are executed, but the real-world clinical, funding and workforce dynamics that sit beneath them. He combines commercial judgement with structured process, clear communication and a strong understanding of what healthcare owners need to move forward with confidence.
Whether supporting succession, ownership transition or strategic sale, Stuart ensures each step is considered, compliant and aligned to long-term sustainability.
Stuart thrives in complex healthcare environments. His ability to identify strategic risks, ownership tensions and sustainability issues early helps protect value and avoid downstream problems. By connecting transaction decisions to strategy, funding realities and service delivery, he helps clients make decisions that stand up over time.
Known for his structured, methodical approach, Stuart brings clarity to what can otherwise feel like an overwhelming process. His focus on documentation, governance settings and transparent decision-making ensures all parties understand their position, reducing friction and building trust throughout the transaction.
Clear, calm and professional, Stuart ensures clients feel supported and well-informed at every stage. He understands that healthcare transactions are not just financial decisions, but personal and professional ones, and approaches each engagement with discretion, care and respect.
Stuart’s experience spans healthcare operations, funding models, governance, integration and performance improvement. He understands how healthcare businesses truly function — from clinical risk and workforce pressures to financial performance and scalability, enabling clients to make informed, commercially sound decisions.