Board of Directors

Intelligent growth and commercial nous underpins our shared prosperity. Creating something of worth together is both stimulating and rewarding.

Fred Hutchings
Fred Hutchings

Fred Hutchings

Independent, non-executive Chairman

Independent, non-executive Chairman Appointed September 2012, Fred has commercial and business experience having been a partner at PwC for 27 years...
Ashley Waugh
Ashley Waugh

Ashley Waugh

Independent, non-executive Director

Independent, non-executive Director Appointed May 2014, Ashley has experience in the fresh foods industry, and was CEO of Australia’s National...
Cecilia Tarrant
Cecilia Tarrant

Cecilia TARRANT

Independent, non-executive Director

Independent, non-executive Director Chair Sustainability Committee and member Remuneration Committee Appointed 27 April 2017 Cecilia has over...
Hayden Cartwright
Hayden Cartwright

HAYDEN CARTWRIGHT

Non-executive Director

Non-executive Director Appointed 1 February 2023 Hayden is based in the Bay of Plenty and is managing director of his family's kiwifruit...
Mark Dewdney
Mark Dewdney

Mark Dewdney

Non-executive Director

Non-executive Director Appointed 1 December 2024, Mark is a Professional Director, based in Mount Maunganui, with significant experience leading and...
Peter Ratahi Cross
Peter Ratahi Cross

Peter Ratahi Cross

Non-executive Director

Non-executive Director Appointed March 2016, Ratahi is the chair of several trust boards throughout the eastern areas of the North Island. He chairs...
Sharon Cresswell
Sharon Cresswell

Sharon Cresswell

Independent, non-executive Director

Independant Director Appointed on 1 October 2023, Sharon is a Chartered Accountant with previous experience as a director, advisor, and senior...
Stewart Moss
Stewart Moss

Stewart moss

Non-executive Director

Non-executive Director Appointed 22 April 2022. Stewart has extensive commercial experience in horticulture and agriculture. He is a kiwifruit...

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