Rob Hewett back as chairman of Silver Fern Farms co-operative
5 May, 2021 01:30 AM
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Silver Fern Farms Co-operative s new chairman, Rob Hewett, pictured during its annual meeting in Dunedin last week. Photo / Linda Robertson
Silver Fern Farms Co-operative s new chairman, Rob Hewett, pictured during its annual meeting in Dunedin last week. Photo / Linda Robertson
Otago Daily Times
Rob Hewett is back as chairman of Silver Fern Farms Co-operative.
At its annual meeting in Dunedin last week, West Otago farmer Richard Young announced he was standing down as chairman, although he would see out his remaining two-year period as a director.
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Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay was sidetracked from the latest GDT result by Fonterra announcing a share trading halt this morning.
On with the show:
Marc Rivers:
Fonterra s Chief Financial Officer commented on another good solid GDT auction and the rationale behind the co-op s share trading halt announced this morning.
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We asked Chairman Rob if he was running a dictatorship at our biggest meat processing company, as Silver Fern Farms played musical chairs with its chairmen. Plus, we looked at the climatic and supply link challenges facing the red meat industry.
Tuesday, 4 May 2021, 2:06 pm
At the Co-operative’s Annual Meeting on 29 April,
Richard Young announced that he was standing down as
Co-operative Chair to facilitate transition to the next
generation of Silver Fern Farms Co-operative
leaders.
To bridge this transition period, the
Co-operative Board has requested that Rob Hewett step back
into the Co-operative Chair role that he relinquished two
years ago, together with continuing in his role as Co-Chair
of Silver Fern Farms Limited.
Mr Hewett said
“Firstly I want to thank Richard for his significant
contribution as Co-op Chair for the past two years. Over
that time, he has led the development and establishment of a
Press Release – Silver Fern Farms At the Co-operatives Annual Meeting on 29 April, Richard Young announced that he was standing down as Co-operative Chair to facilitate transition to the next generation of Silver Fern Farms Co-operative leaders. To bridge this transition period, the …
At the Co-operative’s Annual Meeting on 29 April, Richard Young announced that he was standing down as Co-operative Chair to facilitate transition to the next generation of Silver Fern Farms Co-operative leaders.
To bridge this transition period, the Co-operative Board has requested that Rob Hewett step back into the Co-operative Chair role that he relinquished two years ago, together with continuing in his role as Co-Chair of Silver Fern Farms Limited.
Silver Fern Farms chairman standing down
2 May, 2021 10:15 PM
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Silver Fern Farms Co-operative chairman Richard Young addresses the co-operative s annual meeting in Dunedin. In the background is outgoing director Fiona Hancox. Photo / Linda Robertson
Silver Fern Farms Co-operative chairman Richard Young addresses the co-operative s annual meeting in Dunedin. In the background is outgoing director Fiona Hancox. Photo / Linda Robertson
Otago Daily Times
By: Sally Rae
In a surprise move at its annual meeting, West Otago farmer Richard Young announced he was standing down as chairman of Silver Fern Farms Co-operative.
Young made the announcement at the conclusion of the meeting last Thursday, saying he intended to see out his remaining two-year period as a director.