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

Back row: Greg Murison, Fraser Whineray, Jessie Chan MNZM. Front row: Sir Neville Jordan KNZM CNZM, Rob Hewett (Chair)

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

Aleisha Williams

Aleisha Williams

Senior Communications Advisor

Ferne Blake

Ferne Blake

Executive Assistant

Claire Pryor

Claire Pryor

Executive Assistant

Max Thompson

Max Thompson

Investment Manager

Rebecca Janes

Rebecca Janes

General Counsel

Lee McCauley

Lee McCauley

Manager Catalyst

Alistair Smith

Alistair Smith

Planning & Reporting Manager