Mr Dewdney brings governance experience, commercial and operational experience to the role, in the primary sector. He has a background in agribusiness, international sales and distribution, manufacturing, and supply chain industries. Having had 25 years in management roles both in New Zealand and Asia, in 2017 he decided to commit to a future path in governance. Mr Dewdney has held management positions with a range of companies, including Tatua Dairy Co-operative, the NZ Dairy Group and Fonterra, where he progressed to MD for Fonterra Ingredients in Asia. From there he moved into his first CEO position with the Livestock Improvement Corporation, before becoming CEO for PGG Wrightson in 2013. Mr Dewdney is currently a Director of The Tatua Dairy Co-operative and Chair of Hop Revolution Limited and Maririe General Partner Limited. He is member of Finance and Risk Committee, Health & Safety and Food Safety Committee, Fish Farming Committee and People and Performance Committee.
