Angus Australia welcome New Zealand Breeder, Ben Todhunter to the Board
The Board of Angus Australia would like to welcome a new Optional Appointed Director, Ben Todhunter.
Ben will bring to the board experience in particular relating to the New Zealand Beef Industry with Angus Australia having a significant group of members recording Angus cattle in New Zealand.
The decision to appoint a New Zealand based Director was made at the May 2024 Board meeting, with expressions of interest sought from New Zealand members during July. Following expressions of from several members the Board of Directors made a decision to appoint Ben Todhunter at the August 2024 Board meeting .
Ben is an experienced Angus breeder, operating Cleardale Station Ltd. In conjunction with breeding Angus cattle, Ben operates a Merino stud, breeds Cleardale SX Fine Wool sheep and of interest to some of our breeders has been a successful competitor in Mustering Dog Trials.
Ben is a Graduate from Lincoln University, holds an MBA from the Graduate School of Business, University College Dublin, has been a Nuffield Scholar and a Kellogg Rural Leadership Scholar. Currently, Ben is a Director and Deputy Chair of The NZ Merino Company Limited.
“The Board of Directors welcomes the talent and experience of Ben to the Angus Australia Board and look forward to Ben adding valuable insights,” said Sinclair Munro, President Angus Australia.
Angus Australia CEO, Scott Wright adds that, “Ben has been a key New Zealand based member, being a positive contributor to the Angus community and in our member interactions in New Zealand. We look forward to his involvement at a Board level.”
Ben will join the current Board of State and Nationally elected Directors, with his induction taking place in mid-September.
