BPN Chairman
David Hughes, CEO, The New Zealand Institute of Plant & Food Ltd
David is currently the CEO of Plant & Food Research, a Government owed Science Company with a focus on horticulture, food & beverage, and seafood. The company has 1000 staff spread over 17 sites in New Zealand, Australia and the USA. Through its work with its partners, Plant & Food Research is creating the world’s most sustainable food production systems.
Background
David has 32 years of international experience with the food industry with 13 of those years spent living outside of NZ in Japan, the USA, the Middle East, and Australia. His roles have included directorships, general management, business development, innovation management, sales and marketing.
David has also served as a director, chair or trustee for 16 organisations ranging from early stage companies through to joint ventures and industry organisations. He is a member of the Institute of Directors and the Business Leaders’ Health & Safety Forum.
Qualifications
BTech (Hons), Manufacturing, Massey University, New Zealand 1987
PGDip, Applied Statistics, Massey University, New Zealand
Professional Memberships
Member, New Zealand Institute of Directors
Business Leaders' Health & Safety Forum