Mark joined the Farmlands Board in 2023 as an Independent Director and is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee. Mark’s other current governance roles include Chair of Fingermark Holdings and Chair of J. Ballantyne and Co. In the past, Mark has held Director roles at Orcon, Vivid Networks, at the IceHouse and was Chair of Super Liquor Holdings.

Mark has gained extensive executive experience during his corporate career, and has held senior positions with Lion Nathan, Spark and Fonterra in sales and commercial roles, and was CEO at House of Travel Holdings for nine years. His qualifications include a Bachelor of Business Studies and he is a member of the Institute of Directors. After four years at Rockit Apples, Mark announced his retirement from executive roles and from 2025 will be focused on his governance career.

Mark and his wife own a small 4ha property in Te Awanga in Hawke’s Bay. He grew up in the Manawatū on his parent’s dairy, then beef farms and has a strong affinity with the primary sector and the transformational challenges it faces.