Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust has announced the appointment of Lee-Ann Marsh.
The Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust (Agmardt) has appointed global marketer Lee-Ann Marsh as its new general manager.
Marsh joins Agmardt following four and a half years at Beef + Lamb New Zealand. She replaces general manager Malcolm Nitschke.
Specialising in innovation and consumer insights, Marsh began her career in Toronto before moving to London in 2006 where she worked with blue chip clients across fast moving consumer packaged goods (FMCG), healthcare, and technology.
She moved to New Zealand at the end of 2010, working for Fonterra and Nestlé prior to joining B+LNZ as global market innovation manager in 2017.
“Agmardt has a unique place in the food and fibre innovation eco-system,” Marsh said. “It enables innovative individuals and groups to access funding to support the development of early transformative ideas. We want to encourage those who may not view themselves as innovators or leaders to step forward and give things a go.”
Marsh said she was looking forward to connecting with New Zealand agribusinesses and research organisations and learning more about the unique challenges and opportunities, including those for aquaculture and horticulture.
“I’m also keen to expand Agmardt’s networks to other groups such as Māori agribusiness and those outside the traditional agri-sector who are passionate about people and the planet and looking for ways to solve some of the big problems we face today in terms of climate, health and nutrition.”
Marsh starts the Auckland-based role on August 23.
Meanwhile, Nick Pyke will be taking over as chair of Agmardt from September, replacing Richard Green.
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