OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our Directors are passionate, committed and focused on ensuring we accomplish our objectives. They are responsible for our company’s corporate governance and strategic direction. Under our Constitution the Board is made up of between six and nine Directors.

Up to five directors are elected by shareholders who are suppliers of livestock to the company. Up to three may be appointed by the board.

 

Election documentation

DIRECTOR ELECTION POLICY

GOVERNANCE CAPABILITY MODEL

  • Rob Hewett - Farmer Elected Director & Chairman

    Rob became the Chairman of Silver Fern Farms in December 2013. He was elect...

  • William Beetham - Farmer Elected Director

    William graduated with a Diploma in Farm Management from Lincoln University...

  • Cassandra Crowley - Director (Independent)

    Cassandra is a charted accountant (Fellow), barrister and solicitor of the ...

  • Rodney Booth - Farmer Elected Director

    Rodney is joint owner and Managing Director of Dunfield Farming Limited, a ...

  • Anna Nelson – Farmer Elected Director

    Anna runs a 1450ha breeding and finishing block in Aria with husband Blair ...

  • Adrian Ball - Board Appointed Farmer Director

    Alongside his wife Pauline, Tirau farmer Adrian runs Dennley Farms, a 196ha...

  • Tim Gibson - Director (Independent)

    Tim Gibson joined the board April 2020 and is a current Director on the Boa...

  • Gabrielle Thompson - Farmer Elected Director

    Gabrielle graduated from Massey University with a Veterinary degree in 2000...

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