Board of Directors

James has an experience of more than 16 years in the commercial and residential real estate industry, commencing his career with Nai Harcourts where he rose through the ranks to become an Executive Director. He eventually founded James Law Realty, a renowned firm within the real estate industry in New Zealand.

During his tenure with Nai Harcourts, James made several notable achievements which began early in his career, where he worked with another reputable business expert in developing various accelerated learning and training techniques that had helped the company save 70% in learning time. In 2007, James created the Real Estate ‘PowerTeam’ Training system, thereby achieving exponential sales results in real estate project marketing which was unheard of in the local real estate scene. In 2010, James was awarded the Number 1 salesperson in New Zealand, nationwide, by Ray White Commercial, and was subsequently appointed the Executive Director of Nai Harcourts Parnell.

James' expertise in time management, technology, business, and commercial and residential real estate became the catalyst for the founding of James Law Realty where he currently helms as its CEO.

James holds a MBA in International Business and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in marketing and information systems.

Dr Hao (Howard) Long is an Independent Director of RTO Limited and serves as Chair of the Audit Committee. He is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand, with more than two decades of experience spanning corporate finance, audit, governance and cross-border business.

Howard began his professional career with KPMG and has subsequently held senior finance and governance positions, including Chief Financial Officer and Board Director roles with NZX-listed companies. His experience encompasses financial reporting, audit and risk oversight, corporate governance, capital markets and involvement in two successful NZX public listings.

Howard holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and is a Chartered Accountant (CA) with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors (CMInstD).

He also brings extensive New Zealand–Asia cross-border commercial experience, with established business networks and experience supporting business development and strategic relationships between New Zealand, China and wider Asian markets.

Craig has practiced law for over 30 years specialising in business and finance law. He has a wide experience from involvement in businesses over the years including finance companies, foreign exchange, manufacturing and property development.

Craig started his career with Minter Ellison Rudd Watts before establishing his own law firm, Alexander Dorrington, in 1999, in conjunction with Debra Dorrington.

Being actively involved in property development since the mid 90's, this is now the predominant focus for Craig.

Craig holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Auckland University.