Board of Directors

HAWKE'S BAY

First elected August 2019, re-elected 2020 and 2023, term ending July 2026.

NZAPI Chairperson Lesley Wilson is an independent Hawke's Bay grower from a strong, future-focused, family business. 

Lesley is also shareholder in Mt Erin Packhouse and the marketing arm, Mt Erin Group.

HAWKE'S BAY 

First elected September 2021, re-elected 2022, term ends July 2025.

AUCKLAND

First appointed January 2023.

HAWKE'S BAY 

First elected 2011-2015, re-elected 2024. 

Andrew Common is an independent grower and passionate advocate for the pipfruit sector. 

Having spent the past 20 years across a wide range of executive roles in the horticultural industry, Andrew has a wealth of commercial experience in both New Zealand and abroad.

Andrew Gibbs is a retired Partner from Deloitte NZ, where he led the Primary Industry team for more than 10 years, focusing mainly on helping the sector tackle growth and regulatory issues. 

He has broad experience in governance, project management, and advisory roles and is an independent director and business consultant to the agricultural industry.

Andrew undertakes contract work for Deloitte and currently holds several governance roles, including with Craigmore Sustainables and Preston Corp. He is Chair of the Aotearoa Horticulture Action Plan.

As Head of Corporate Affairs at T&G, Adrienne oversees the protection and enhancement of T&G’s global reputation. She leads government relations, communications, sustainability, and industry and community engagement.

Having joined T&G in January 2020, Adrienne’s career spans over 20 years in FMCG, the primary sector, professional services and logistics, across New Zealand, Australia and the UK. She previously held senior communications leadership roles at Fonterra and was Australian Managing Director for the Baldwin Boyle Group.

HAWKE'S BAY 

First elected June 2023, re-elected 2024, term ends July 2027.

Matt is the Innovation and Sustainability Manager for Bostock New Zealand having joined the company in 2019.  
Matt graduated from Lincoln University with a BSc (Soil Science) and Postgraduate Diploma in Viticulture and Oenology.

Prior to joining Bostock New Zealand, Matt had a distinguished winegrowing career working with vineyards across New Zealand, France, USA and Australia.  Matt also has extensive international market experience promoting Craggy Range Vineyards during his 13 years working there.

Matt is passionate about the sustainable use of New Zealand’s natural resources and making sure that we continue to innovate to command premium positioning for our produce in the global marketplace.

HAWKE'S BAY

First elected August 2016, re-elected in 2018, 2020 and 2023, term ends August 2026.

Cameron Taylor is a fourth-generation fruit grower, working in the family business as part of the senior management team as the Export Manager at Taylor Corporation.

Cameron is passionate about innovation and the marketing of New Zealand apples. 

CENTRAL OTAGO

First elected May 2018, re-elected in 2019, 2022, term ends July 2025.

Jackie van der Voort has spent much of her life working within the apples and pears industry and is currently CEO of CAJ Apples, owned by SI Orchards Ltd.

She has more than 30 years’ experience, owning and managing businesses in multiple industries and sits on the Board of Directors for both Prevar and Seasonal Solutions Cooperative.

Jackie lives on a high-country sheep and cattle station near Ettrick in Central Otago with her husband James.

Jackie is one of the NZAPI representatives on the Prevar board.