Cullen Investments is a private international investment company, based in Auckland, New Zealand. The company was founded in 1995, by executive chairman Eric Watson but has its origins in a start-up founded in 1988 by Watson. Company is currently pursuing the development of its international portfolio, which includes interests in US, UK, Australia & New Zealand. Portfolio Companies: - Bendon: A global lingerie company that has operations in US, UK, Australia, New Zealand & also in the Gulf States through franchised stores. - Cullen Agricultural Technologies: Cullen Agricultural Tech., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cullen Agricultural Holding Corporation, offers a range of farm management and technology services to improve the productivity & profitability of food animal production. -Real Estate: Cullen Investment has a widespread property portfolio of commercial & residential assets in New Zealand, US and UK. -Watson Foundation: The Watson Foundation is a charitable trust structured by Cullen that assists underprivileged children & young people. The foundation generally sponsors smaller charities that face difficult times in raising funds, such as The First Tee of New Zealand -Private Investment Portfolio: Cullen's investment portfolio also comprises of a number of privately traded portfolios in foreign exchange, equities & commodities. -Sports and Entertainment: Cullen's portfolio comprises of --The Warriors --Watson Bloodstock --Westbury Estate --Soul Bar and Bistro