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Carrfields appoints two new directors

Lain Jager and Ken Forrest are the new independent directors on the board.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021

Lain Jager and Ken Forrest have been appointed to the board of Carrfields Ltd as independent directors.

Jager is a highly experienced professional in New Zealand primary industries with vast experience in the food and fibre sector, including a long tenure as chief executive of kiwifruit marketer Zespri from 2008 to 2017.

His appointment is in line with Carrfields’ strategy to boost investment into its food and fibre divisions, Carrfields managing director Craig Carr said.

“Lain’s appointment as a director is tremendously exciting … Having Lain’s expertise on the board will be of great benefit in fulfilling Carrfields’ strategy to increase our investment into food and natural fibre innovation.”

Following his nine years at Zespri, Jager has more recently been involved in a range of investment projects in tourism and agribusiness, as well as serving as a director on several boards. He was also the chair of the Primary Sector Council, a government organisation that produced the Fit for a Better World Report focused on the New Zealand food and fibre sector during its two years of operation.

Ken Forrest

Ken Forrest is a chartered accountant, experienced director, senior executive and leader with experience in construction, wholesale/distribution, agribusiness, engineering and several other sectors.

He is skilled in strategic and operational planning, with experience in many areas including risk management, systems improvement, corporate transformations/turnarounds and technology.

Forrest has served as chief financial officer for Carrfields on a contract basis since mid-2019, following 18 years at Arrow International, where he held positions including CEO and group CFO.

His broad corporate experience and expertise in strategic operational oversight will be a great asset to the Carrfields board, Carr said.

“We are delighted to welcome Ken to the board. His vast experience in corporate management and operations will be invaluable to our company as we navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead. His two years contracting to Carrfields also gives him first-hand knowledge of our businesses, meaning he will be able to hit the ground running. We look forward to his contribution.”


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