Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) has appointed Ripeka Evans to its board as an independent director. Evans brings more than 40 years of strategic leadership and governance experience across sectors, including media, technology, investment, infrastructure, primary industries, property, tertiary education, health, business, and Māori development.
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She is currently the deputy chair and a director of TVNZ, and also serves as a director of Tupu Tonu, the Ngāpuhi Investment Fund, as well as Wellington Regional Council Holdings and Greater Wellington Rail.
"HortNZ's commitment to strong, values-based governance that represents the ambition and innovation that defines the horticulture industry is reflected in Ripeka's appointment," says Bernadine Guilleux, chair of HortNZ. "Ripeka also brings connectedness and practical primary sector experience to the HortNZ board. As a shareholder and kaitiaki-steward of kiwifruit orchards, she understands the realities and responsibilities of food production and supply for Aotearoa New Zealand.
"Her knowledge and experience in primary industries, infrastructure, and government, coupled with her governance expertise, will strengthen HortNZ's ability to represent growers' interests at every level. She is particularly focused on innovation and intergenerational growth."
Evans holds a Master of Business Administration (Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Marketing, and the Business Environment) from Massey University.
She is of Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu, Te Aupōuri, and Ngāti Porou descent.
For more information:
Horticulture New Zealand
Tel: +64 (0) 4 472 3795
Email: [email protected]
www.hortnz.co.nz
