Our Team
Click on the team members below to find out more about them.
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General Manager – Andrew van Workum
- Andrew has worked in the industry for over 20 years His experience in the production aspects is invaluable in understanding the whole supply chain. Andrew has been the cornerstone in the successful export programme that Mr Apple continues today. As General Manager, Andrew oversees the entire operation ensuring maximum returns for growers and exceptional quality for customers.
- Andrew has worked in the industry for over 20 years His experience in the production aspects is invaluable in understanding the whole supply chain. Andrew has been the cornerstone in the successful export programme that Mr Apple continues today. As General Manager, Andrew oversees the entire operation ensuring maximum returns for growers and exceptional quality for customers.
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Technical Manager – Richard Hill
- Richard is a third generation orchardist and is widely regarded throughout the industry for his technical fruit growing skills developed over 25+ years. Richard is heavily involved in ensuring the ultimate quality in the market is achieved and oversees the management of all of the Mr Apple orchards.
- Richard is a third generation orchardist and is widely regarded throughout the industry for his technical fruit growing skills developed over 25+ years. Richard is heavily involved in ensuring the ultimate quality in the market is achieved and oversees the management of all of the Mr Apple orchards.
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Sales Manager – Andrew McDougall (Andy)
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Operations Manager – Grant Taylor
- Grant has over 20 years experience in the production field which places him in an ideal position to liaise with suppliers on many issues. Grant is also on the Executive Committee of the NZ Pink Lady Growers’ Association and is a Director on the Board of the International Pink Lady Alliance. Grant coordinates the logistical function of field operations.
- Grant has over 20 years experience in the production field which places him in an ideal position to liaise with suppliers on many issues. Grant is also on the Executive Committee of the NZ Pink Lady Growers’ Association and is a Director on the Board of the International Pink Lady Alliance. Grant coordinates the logistical function of field operations.
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Financial Controller – Peter Drury
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Systems & Packhouse Operations Manager – Pernell Hartley
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Local Market – Neville Hunt
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Logistics Manager – Tony Knight
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Key Customer & Shipping Manager – Suzanne Hunter
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Compliance Manager - Karen Morrish
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Quality Manager – Rachel Masters