About us

A world-first public-private partnership focused on helping farmers cut emissions and maintain their competitive edge.

Established on 1 February 2023, we're half owned by the New Zealand government and the other half owned by major agribusiness companies.

Our Board of Directors

From left: Fraser Whineray (interim Chair), Jessie Chan, Sir Brian Roche KNZM (departed 31 Oct), Sir Neville Jordan KNZM CNZM and Greg Murison

Our Team

Wayne McNee

Wayne McNee

Chief Executive

Ruth Leary

Ruth Leary

Head of Strategy and Engagement

David Macdonald

David Macdonald

Head of Ventures

Deborah Roche

Deborah Roche

Head of Catalyst

Thomas Davis

Thomas Davis

Chief Financial Officer

Ashleigh Sattler

Ashleigh Sattler

Head of Communications

Rachelle Linwood

Rachelle Linwood

Regulatory Strategy Manager

Aashay Shah

Aashay Shah

Ventures Analyst

Tsasha Russek

Tsasha Russek

Executive Assistant