AUCKLAND, Today: Duncan Coull has been re-elected and Richard Luxton elected as Directors for the North Ward on the Ballance Agri-Nutrients Board. Richard replaces Sarah von Dadelszen, who stepped down after more than a decade.
Richard brings deep governance experience, currently in his seventh year on Tatua’s Board and four years as Chair of its Responsible Farming Committee. He also runs a 280-hectare dairy farm and co-owns another 100-hectare sheep and dairy property.
He adds global expertise too, with eight years in manufacturing and supply chain management.
“I’m looking forward to welcoming Richard to the Board. His experience in the agriculture sector, strong support for the co-operative model, and global manufacturing and supply chain background will complement the Board well,” says Ballance Chair, Duncan Coull.
“I’m looking forward to welcoming Richard to the Board. His experience in the agriculture sector, strong support for the co-operative model, and global manufacturing and supply chain background will complement the Board well.” – Duncan Coull, Ballance Chair
“I’m thankful to shareholders and looking forward to a new term as Board Chair, with a clear strategy in place, our focus continues to be on delivering on our aspiration to be a future-fit co-operative that helps our farmers and growers thrive today and in the future.
“On behalf of the Board, I also want to acknowledge and thank Sarah von Dadelszen, who was appointed in 2014. Sarah is a tireless champion for the agriculture sector and has been deeply committed to her role on the Board. Her contribution to Ballance has been significant and we thank her for her service.
“On behalf of the Board I would like to thank the candidates who participated in the election. We had a high calibre of candidates which is good for our co-operative and ensures we have strong governance to help ensure we are best placed for the future,” says Duncan.
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