Key Associates

Dr Graeme Coles

• Background in Food Science, Animal and Human Nutrition, Plantbreeding
• Developed and ran Successors Wine Group (The Crater Rim) from its inception

Paul Tocker

• Experienced senior manager and CEO
• Leadership in all aspects of the dairy industry
  
• Science leadership and food technology specialities
  

​Vincent Chew

• Board chairman
• Strong links with Asia
  

External Associates

Dr Noel Porter

• Principal, NG Porter and Associates
• Expertise in Plant Physiology, New Crop Development

Mr Theo Coles

• Principal, Natural Wine Solutions Ltd, Vitculture and Oenology
• Widely regarded winemaker, particularly for Pinot Noir and Riesling
• Expertise in integrating wine production into diversified primary production

Professor Stephen Wratten

• Professor of Ecology, Lincoln University
• Expertise in insect ecology, determination and estimation of ecosystem services to primary production systems.

Mr Garry Moore

• Former Mayor, Christchurch City
• Expertise in developing SME's from social bases
• Strong links with Maori