Anna Nelson – Chair & Farmer Elected Director

By Silver Fern Farms Co-operative

Together with husband Blair (Munta) and family, Anna runs a 1450 ha sheep and beef breeding and finishing farm in Aria in the King Country.

Anna is originally from Cheviot and has a Veterinary degree from Massey University. Anna was appointed to the Co-operative board in October 2021 and then elected in May 2023.

Anna became Chair of the Co-operative Board from May 2024 and Co-Chair of Silver Fern Farms Limited from May 2025.

Tim Gibson - Director (Independent)
Tim is Managing Director of Tūhana Consulting Limited. He is a successful international executive with strengths in strategy development and implementation, stakeholder management, and building high performing teams. He has been a Chief Executive in Government and held Managing Director and senior executive positions in co-operative, and public companies. Tim's career spans roles in the New Zealand Dairy Industry, in New Zealand, Asia and Europe. It includes Managing Director, Anchor (UK) Limited; Managing Director, North Asia, New Zealand Dairy Board; and Group Director Global Strategy, New Zealand Dairy Board. Tim is Chair of the Port Otago Ltd (port and property); Chair of the Skills Group (vocational training); and a Director of Silver Fern Farms Ltd (New Zealand's largest meat processing and sales business). He is a Trustee of the Gillies McIndoe Foundation and Research Institutes, and was previously a Director of LIC and Miraka Limited.
Anna Nelson – Chair & Farmer Elected Director
Anna runs a 1450ha breeding and finishing block in Aria with husband Blair (Munta), and in-laws Jon and Kaye. Anna is originally from Cheviot and has a veterinary degree from Massey University. As well as 10 years at a vet practice in central Waikato, she has also been an Associate Director at Beef + Lamb and is currently a catchment coordinator at King Country River Care. Anna was appointed Chair of Silver Fern Farms Co-operative following the Annual Meeting held in May 2024.

Anna Nelson – Chair & Farmer Elected Director

Anna Nelson – Chair & Farmer Elected Director

By Silver Fern Farms Co-operative

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