Latest News

13Sep

Ruralco appoints new CEO

Ruralco has appointed the co-operative’s GM People and Culture, Tony Aitken as its Group CEO.

 

Following the resignation of former CEO Robert Sharkie last month, Ruralco’s Board of Directors initially appointed Tony as Acting CEO and this week agreed to appoint Tony to the CEO role for a fixed term contract of 18 months.

 

Ruralco Chair, Sir David Carter says the Board is very pleased to make the appointment and feel Tony’s skill set will be a good fit for the co-operative, and that it provides continued stability to the business going forward.

 

Tony has a strong background in people leadership and was part of Synlait’s journey as it grew from 140 staff to over 1000. His fixed term position as Group CEO becomes effective immediately.

Related

Ruralco appoints new Chair

Ruralco appoints new Chair

The Ruralco Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Sir David Carter as its new Chair follow...

Read More
Movie Review – The Great Escaper

Movie Review – The Great Escaper

In the summer of 2014, Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) made global headlines. He had staged a great e...

Read More
Ruralco Celebrates 25 years of Instore Days on 4th & 5th July 2019

Ruralco Celebrates 25 years of Instore Days on 4th & 5th July 2019

This is a very special year for Ruralco. It is 25 years since the very first Instore Days were esta...

Read More
Agronomy Update Summer 2021

Agronomy Update Summer 2021

Spring has once again delivered a variety of weather conditions after a warmer than usual August and...

Read More
From thistles to threads: Harrison family trials goats

From thistles to threads: Harrison family trials goats

Although it’s early days, Mid Canterbury farmers Johnny and Jane Harrison’s decision to integrate ...

Read More
Triple drench resistance an emerging issue

Triple drench resistance an emerging issue

Livestock monocultures and inappropriate drenching practices are contributing to the emergence of in...

Read More




Account Selector