Sir Brian Elwood recognised
Sir Brian Elwood has been awarded the prestigious Hayward Medal for services to the kiwifruit industry.
The outgoing chairman of KNZ, Sir Brian Elwood, says McDonald is a highly regarded Queen's Counsel with a wealth of legal, governance and regulatory experience and a genuine interest in primary industries.
McDonald, a Wellington barrister, is a director on boards including the Accident Compensation Corporation and Wairarapa Building Society; she chairs the Judicial Control Authority for Racing and is the former chair of the Real Estate Agents Authority.
Geoff Morgan has recently been appointed chief executive, replacing Richard Procter who was in the role for 10 years. Morgan has experience in export-oriented industries worldwide, including seafood and meat. He also has regulatory and marketing experience.
Morgan, who lives in Tauranga, is chair of the Tauranga Boys' College board of trustees. The outgoing chairman, Sir Brian Elwood, has been in the role for 11 years.
"I believe the kiwifruit regulations have created a stable environment to enable growth and success in the kiwifruit industry. It is pleasing to see the industry now poised for growth and substantial expansion," says Elwood.
