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PGW
07/06/2013 08:30
OFFICE
REL: 0830 HRS PGG Wrightson Limited
OFFICE: PGW: PGG Wrightson appoints Mark Dewdney as Chief Executive
PGG Wrightson (PGW) a leading provider of agricultural products, services and
solutions to growers, farmers and processors in New Zealand, China and South
America, today announced that Mark Dewdney has been appointed Chief Executive
Officer, with effect from 1 July 2013. The appointment of Mr Dewdney
completes the leadership succession plan following the recent announcement
regarding the departure of Managing Director, George Gould.
Mr Dewdney joins PGW from his previous position as Chief Executive Officer of
Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC), one of the world's largest and most
successful integrated dairy herd and farm improvement companies. LIC is a
dairy farmer-owned co-operative with investment shares listed on the New
Zealand stock exchange. LIC's 2012 revenues were $177 million; the company
employs 680 staff and has over 11,000 farmer shareholders. Upon assuming the
leadership role at LIC in 2006, LIC implemented a new strategic plan that
focused the co-operative on innovation from investment in research and
technology and providing integrated solutions for customers in New Zealand
and internationally. Over the past seven years under Mr Dewdney's
leadership, LIC has successfully launched a number of new technologies that
have enhanced the businesses of their farmer customers.
PGW Chairman, Sir John Anderson stated, "Mark brings impressive
qualifications for leading an agricultural business such as PGW and we are
pleased to have him join the company. In addition to his record of success
at LIC, he has spent years in leadership positions in New Zealand and Asia at
global dairy giant Fonterra Group. His experience is hands-on as well,
through his ownership of dairy farms in both New Zealand and Australia."
For further information contact: (03) 372 0972
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