New associate director for state farmer
State farmer Pamu has appointed Ash-Leigh Campbell as an associate director and observer on its board.
Pāmu has announced that Annabel Davies will be joining the company as its chief sustainability and risk officer.
Chief executive Mark Leslie says he is pleased to welcome Davies to the company as it look to tackle the challenge of climate change.
“Annabel has over 30 years of experience working across a range of sectors including local government, infrastructure, energy, and the private sector,” he says.
Previously, Davies has managed risk and climate change strategies for Trustpower.
“Prior to joining Trustpower in 2013, Annabel ran her own successful consultancy practice, offering environmental and audit services for a range of clients, including those in infrastructure and water projects.
“I am delighted that someone of Annabel’s experience and background is joining Pāmu. We have an ambitious environmental programme across our farming systems to meet the challenges of a changing climate, and societal and shareholder expectations of us in these vital areas for our company and our country,” Leslie says.
Davies holds a Bachelor of Resource Studies from Lincoln University and has trained as a management system auditor.
She is a recipient of two Institute of Director Awards and has been on the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce.
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