Chief Executive

ceo@ravensdown.co.nz

Greg started with Ravensdown in 2013 and was formerly Chief Executive of Ngai Tahu Holdings. Greg has been Managing Director of Transpacific New Zealand, a director of various companies and a past director of PGG Wrightsons.

"Our purpose here is to support our customers’ financial and environmental performance, so there is a lot to do. Health and safety is paramount for all of us - it’s just too important to take any shortcuts.”

Chief Financial Officer

Sean started with Ravensdown in 2004 and has been CFO since 2005.

“A healthy balance sheet tops the list. We seek to improve our debt position, equity ratios and costs leading to an improved bottom line so we can reward shareholders’ faith in us. Profitability and return on assets employed will be the focus rather than top line revenue growth.”

General Manager Customer Relationships

Bryan started with Ravensdown in early 2014 and was previously CEO of Canterbury Building Society and held senior roles with Rabobank.

“Given the importance of traceability to the sector, the critical thing is to equip our customer-centred teams with the training, technology and tools to improve service and the valued advice they are providing every day.”

Chief Information Officer

Mark started with Ravensdown in 2001 and for the last 10 as CIO has developed leading technologies that transformed the precision of our spreading services and interaction with customers.

“We’ll be ensuring comprehensive and efficient capture of farm nutrient management information with tools like Smart Maps and enabling farmers to optimise their farm input expenditure whilst boosting their environmental performance."

General Manager Innovation and Strategy

Mike started with Ravensdown in 1981 and has held a variety of roles in marketing, sales supply and R&D.

“We’ll be implementing the research phase of our Primary Growth Partnership into transforming hill country farming through remote testing and more precise aerial spreading. We’ll also be building nutrient-budgeting alliances with other signatories of the Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord.”

General Manager Supply Chain

Mike started with Ravensdown in 1997 and has held a variety of roles in finance, sales, marketing, manufacturing and now the supply chain.

“Quality and service is key. We’re investing in our stores to improve service and implementing rigorous process in terms of fertiliser procurement and quality. Success will enable more integration between logistics, stores and customers delivering improved quality, value for money and enhanced traceability.”

Katrina joined Ravensdown in July 2018 with over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and Organisation Development.

“Health, safety and well-being of our people is a crucial part of that experience, as is ensuring we grow and develop our people to help them achieve their career objectives while collectively pursuing those of the organisation."

General Manager Operations

Stephen is a professional engineer and joined Ravensdown in July 2018 after 20 years of international experience in operations, risk management and strategy development.

“Ravensdown is clearly focused on the future of farming in New Zealand and leading the way in providing innovative solutions. I’m looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.”

Chairman
Elected Director Area 6

John Henderson has a legal practice in Marton, which specialises in farm conveyancing, overseas investment, estate planning, trust work and commercial law. John also runs a large sheep and beef operation. John has been on the Ravensdown Board since 2004, and was elected Chairman in February 2014.

Deputy Chairman
Elected Director Area 3

Stuart Wright runs a dryland mixed arable, seed potato and lamb-finishing operation at Sheffield, west of Christchurch. Stuart has been on the Ravensdown Board since 2007, and was elected Deputy Chairman in December 2014.

Elected Director Area 1

Pete Moynihan is an Invercargill-based Agribusiness Area Manager for a prominent bank. He also has farming interests specialising in dairying in New Zealand and has a farming investment in Chile. Pete was elected to the Ravensdown Board in 2013.

Elected Director Area 2

Tony Howey is an arable, vegetable and berry fruit grower from Timaru and a director on the Horticulture New Zealand Board. Tony was elected to the Ravensdown Board in 2006. 

Elected Director Area 5

Bruce farms sheep and cattle near Napier having previously spent 20 years in banking and investment. Bruce is a past National President of Federated Farmers and holds a wide range of other Governance positions particularly in the areas of science and the environment.

Elected Director Area 7

Scott Gower is a sheep and beef farmer in Ohura and is also a member of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand. Scott was elected to the Ravensdown Board in 2006.

Elected Director Area 8

Kate Alexander owns a dairy farm in Dargaville and is Chair of the Rural Support Trust - Northland. Kate holds a Diploma in Agribusiness Management and is a member of the Institute of Directors. Kate was elected to the Ravensdown Board in 2014.

Appointed Director

Glen Inger was a founding director of The Warehouse Group, is an entrepreneur and a Northland dairy, beef, sheep, mushroom and forestry farmer. He joined the Ravensdown Board in 2007.

Appointed Director

Jason Dale is Head of Education for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and Audit Chair of Taranaki Investments Management Limited. Jason joined the Ravensdown Board in 2014.