Richard was appointed Managing Director of Allied Farmers Limited in April 2023. Richard is one of the founders and executives of New Zealand Rural Land Management and NZX-listed New Zealand Rural Land Company. He was previously a consultant at global investment management firm Elevation Capital Management, where he focused on special situation investments. Richard has been involved in a number of industries including tourism, agriculture/ biotechnology and fine art auction houses – in functions ranging from finance, to marketing, strategy, strategic review and implementation. Richard was previously on the board of the Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand (INFIZ) and was recognised within the financial services industry by being awarded the INFINZ Emerging Leader Award 2017. Richard is not an independent director. He holds a BCom in finance and economics from the University of Canterbury, with post-graduate certificates in value investing from Columbia University (New York), and agricultural businesses and leadership from Harvard Business School (Boston).

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Philip was appointed a Director of Allied Farmers Limited in December 2005 and is Chair of New Zealand Farmers Livestock Limited. As a former Agricultural Research Scientist, and with a broad farming background, he has extensive experience in the agricultural sector. He is a shareholder and Chair of the Argyll Dairy Farm group of farms in Otago, a partner in the family dairy farm in Taranaki, and has interests in farm forestry. He is a trustee of The Massey-Lincoln and Agricultural Industry Trust, and is an Independent Director of dairy farming business, Te Rua O Te Moko Limited. He is a former director of PKW Farms Ltd, Kiwi Cooperative Dairies Limited, Kiwi Milk Products Limited, Dairy Insight, Dexcel, and NZAEL Limited. Mr. Luscombe is an independent director. He has the following qualifications: BAgSci(Hons).

DIRECTOR
Shelley was appointed a Director of Allied Farmers Limited in November 2022, and Chair in April 2023. Prior to her Director appointment, Shelley was the Independent Chair of NZ Rural Land Management GP and LP. Shelley is a Company Director and Investor with 30 years’ experience across a variety of industries. She Chairs PaySauce and TaxGift and is a director of Heartland Bank, Hobson Wealth, Partners Life, and 9 Spokes. Previous directorships include Paymark, JB Were and The Icehouse. Shelley has a Bachelor of Commerce.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Mr. Lee was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Allied Farmers in April 2018. Prior to this he had been Chief Financial Officer for another NZX listed company for over 12 years. Earlier in his career Mr. Lee held senior positions within Big 4 accounting firms in New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Russia. Mr. Lee is also a trustee of the Paul Harris Memorial Trust which provides financial support for the personal development and education to the employees of Allied and their families. Mr. Lee has the following qualifications - Bachelor of Commerce, member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

LEGAL COUNSEL & COMPANY SECRETARY
Mr. O’Neill is a lawyer and has provided governance services to the Allied Farmers Group since February 2010. He also provides governance services to other NZX listed entities on a contracted basis. Before that he was a Partner in national law firm Dentons Kensington Swan, and General Counsel and Company Secretary for NZX listed Contact Energy Limited. Ross holds a practising certificate and is a member of the NZ Law Society, and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors. Mr. O’Neill graduated from Victoria University of Wellington with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 1988.