DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle will be departing the role on June 30, 2023.

Dr Mackle has been in the role for 15 years and led DairyNZ through difficult financial times, including the 2008/09 global recession and Covid-19.

He says with the company in a good position, this was the the best time to step down.

"We've got a great strategy in place now to deliver more value to farmers and farmers informed it, we've got a great team on board, and they're building that and getting on with business."

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DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle will be departing the role on June 30, 2023.
Dr Mackle has been in the role for 15 years and led DairyNZ through difficult financial times, including the 2008/09 global recession and Covid-19.
He says with the company in a good position, this was the the best time to step down.
"We've got a great strategy in place now to deliver more value to farmers and farmers informed it, we've got a great team on board, and they're building that and getting on with business."
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