Beef & Lamb NZ chief executive steps down
The chief executive of Beef + Lamb New Zealand and the New Zealand Meat Board Sam McIvor has resigned and is taking up another leadership role in the primary sector.
In announcing his resignation Beef + Lamb New Zealand chair Kate Acland said McIvor was taking up another leadership role within the primary sector and it would be announced later on Monday.
“We are delighted that Sam has chosen to continue with a role in the agriculture sector and are confident he will continue to make a positive impact in this position,” she said.
McIvor has been chief executive for the past eight years, and with the organisation for 17 years.
He said it had been an honour to work in and lead the two organisations over two stints, which have totalled almost half his working career.
“The work B+LNZ and the NZMB do is critical to the sector and throughout my time a standout feature has been the passion, capability and hard work of the staff to deliver value for farmers. It’s been a privilege to work with and lead them.
“This work though is not possible without relationships. Whether these be in the processing and exporting sector, the research, extension and wider agribusiness community, industry good, or government, I’ve enjoyed immensely the camaraderie and challenges from addressing issues and opportunities together,” he said.
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