My Net Worth: Nick Becker, Auckland FC CEO

My Net Worth: Nick Becker, Auckland FC CEO
Auckland FC will join the A-League next season. (Image: Supplied)
Gregor Thompson
Nick Becker is one of New Zealand's most experienced sports and marketing executives. Late last year, he moved home to NZ to become chief executive of Auckland FC, the city's new A-League football club.It is backed by US billionaire Bill Foley and his Black Knights Sports & Entertainment Group. Becker lives in Ponsonby with his wife and two young children.Like any good Kiwi, I was born in Shepherd’s Bush in London. My parents first met in Hamilton in the 60s. Mum was a nurse and dad was a scientist. They had a brief roman...

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