As an equity partner in Sewell Peak Farm, a 365ha property milking 920 cows northeast of Greymouth the former dairy veterinarian was also a Westland shareholder.
He has also worked in a range of senior executive roles including as a chief executive and had extensive experience across a range of agri-sector businesses as governor, senior manager, business owner and farm owner.
Westland chairman Pete Morrison said “Andrew will be an asset to his company. He brings with him considerable experience as a business manager, director and owner.
“Throughout his career he has developed knowledge of driving performance and change in large organisations.
“This has included company restructuring and leading companies with international operations. He has led brand development and marketing plans. His governance roles have included dealing with a broad range of stakeholders.”
MacPherson built a successful veterinary practice and had owned both dairy and sheep and beef farms in the North Island including the historic Waipaoa Station, where he was instrumental in establishing the award-winning Waipaoa Station Farm Cadet training Trust.
He held chief executive roles at AgVax Developments, Canesis Network and Nimmo-Bell and was country manager for Intervet.
He also worked as general manager commercial development and previously as strategy and performance general manager for Landcorp and was now chief executive of FarmCare andGrazCare.
MacPherson was also a part owner of a sheep milk business that recently won the supreme award at the Food Innovation Awards.
He had been a director of AgResearch and the Animal Health Board and was chairman of Te Ako Wools, Pastoral Robotics and the Cobb and Co restaurant chain.
There was only one vacancy on the board this year because the number of directors was being reduced from 11 to eight. Four candidates sought election.
