Richard Young

By Silver Fern Farms Co-operative

Richard Young

"Posted" 14/10/2015

“It is vital that we play a key role in creating a vision and strategy for the sector that ensures a sustainable and profitable co-op and red meat sector.”

Richard operates a 300ha sheep and cropping property at Tapanui, West Otago. He was elected to the Board in 2013. Richard is a past Chairman of the Meat Industry Excellence Group. He has a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics from Otago University. He completed the institute of Directors company directors course in 2014 and is a member of the Institute of Directors. He also completed the Kellogg Rural Leaders Programme in 2011 and the Leading Board co-operative governance course in 2013.

Jane Taylor
“The aspirational vision of the board and executive to deliver real value to its shareholders and suppliers through an innovative strategy, in an industry that has and continues to face significant challenges, attracted me to this role. I relish the opportunity to be involved with such a dynamic and focused company through this continuing process of transformation.”
Tony O’Boyle
Tony O’Boyle was elected to the Silver Fern Farms Board in December 2015. He is a Wairarapa sheep and beef farmer. Tony is a current director of Farmlands and is a past Chairman of the Fonterra Shareholders Council.
Trevor Burt
“I love leading change and the challenge of it. There can be no greater challenge than the change from a NZ Meat Processor to a global Food Company!”

Richard Young

By Silver Fern Farms Co-operative

Richard Young

“It is vital that we play a key role in creating a vision and strategy for the sector that ensures a sustainable and profitable co-op and red meat sector.”

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