Starting out in the industry in 2006 working for a private growing, packing and coolstore company I caught the kiwifruit bug and haven’t looked back.  Building on my practical experience and grow my understanding I completed a Certificate in Horticulture Level 4, Diploma in Horticulture with Lincoln University, Fruit Production for Profit at the BOP Polytech and the Hort NZ Leadership program in 2015.

I have spent a number of years in orchard management which has given me a good grounding before moving in to post-harvest operations and continuing to expand my industry knowledge.  Now with a young family my Wife and I are invested in the industry growing both Green and Gold and we are commited to the industry and it's future in the years to come.

I grew up in Katikati and my 16 year career in the Kiwifruit industry started as an after school job. I studied Business Management after college and worked my way up within the industry quickly and have held management roles from the ripe age of just 21 years old.

One my biggest achievements so far is turning around a 3 million tray site to one that was pumping out 8 million in the space of just six years. 

When I'm not working I enjoy playing golf and cricket as well as spending time with my wife and two boys.

Originally from the UK, I have been in New Zealand for the last 12 years and have been involved in the kiwifruit industry since my arrival. Prior to moving to New Zealand, I studied at the University of East Anglia then trained as a chartered accountant, leading finance teams in a range of business sectors.

Outside of work I have the kiwi lifestyle block with avocados along with my wife, Margaret, and son and daughter (who has now moved to Ireland). We have a number of animals including two errant goats my wife rescued.

After completing a degree in Agriculture at Massey University, I moved to Te Puke and spent four years working for Turners and Growers as an export rep. During that time I experienced the highs and lows of the industry including multiple desk selling and the 87 share market crash. Returning from an extensive 2 year OE, I re-entered the kiwifruit industry working on orchards in Te Puke. Marriage, two children and a twenty five year career growing commercial roses has once again seen a return to kiwifruit…………

The industry today presents a far bigger, more complex and dynamic environment and I welcome the challenges and opportunities it presents.

I grew up in Te Puke and worked in both orchards and the packhouse throughout my school years. I went on to study international business and finance in Wellington, then lived all around NZ including Auckland, Tauranga, Queenstown and Wānaka.

After spending time working in commercial banking, a return to kiwifruit was the right move in 2018 which would lay the foundations for a professional career in the industry. Since then, I’ve continued to upskill including a Horticulture Certificate and the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme in 2023.

I’ve travelled to many parts of the world and enjoy the perspective and adventure this brings. I’m a people person through and through and enjoy the challenge of business to create value for people, planet and profit. Outside of work I enjoy the great outdoors, golf and cricket, as well as being social with those around me.

A Tauranga local who is passionate about the great outdoors which we are spoilt for in the beautiful BOP. Whether it be in the waves at the Mount, wake boarding on the lakes around Rotorua or in the bush in the Kaimais.

My background is in leadership and people development in the Hospitality, Tourism and Retail industries, however, like most other locals some of my first jobs were picking, packing, thinning or pruning after school or during my time at the BOP Polytech.

I live with my wife and 3 amazing kids at The Mount and you’ll often find me chasing them down the beach or practicing writing on the sand.