Bond set to head kiwifruit growers organisation
The New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc (NZKGI) will have a new chief executive officer later this month.
NZKGI chairman Mark Mayston says the executive committee has finalised the appointment of its new chief executive officer, Colin Bond who will take over from Nikki Johnson from May 24.
Mayston says Colin Bond has an impressive track record over the past 22 years with ANZ bank, particularly in his most recent role as regional manager commercial and agriculture. He will bring a wide range of skills and experience to CEO role.
“I am confident Colin will lead NZKGI well in advocating and increasing value for growers, building on the strong work that Nikki Johnson leaves behind.”
Mayston says Colin’s appointment is exciting for NZKGI and its role with a growing industry.
“It also reflects continuity in NZKGI’s mission to advocate, protect and enhance the commercial and political interests of New Zealand kiwifruit growers.
“Our industry today is booming and growers face many different challenges for their supply to meet global demand for New Zealand’s kiwifruit.
“NZKGI has an extraordinary
opportunity to support growers throughout this period of rapid growth. We have to lead conversations with industry, government and wider stakeholders to ensure the industry grows with the best interests of growers at front of mind.”
These factors have driven the decision for the executive committee to appoint a person with a strong leadership background, and with firsthand knowledge of the industry, to the role.
“I congratulate Colin and wish him the greatest of success in the role.”