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Our TeamDirectors
Bob Cottrell
CHAIRMAN Bob has been a director on AML from its beginning in 2013. Bob brings his extensive background and experience as farmer/businessman, farm consultant, Trustee and industry governor to the Board. Bob has chaired the board since 2023, and he is passionate about Māori Economic Development and a proud advocate for Awhina Management Ltd (AML) and the role it can play through facilitating greater collaboration and competitive business opportunities for its members.
Tim Rhodes
MANAGING DIRECTOR Tim has over 25 years involvement in Māori agribusiness. Tim is currently the General Manager of Wi Pere Trust Agribusiness & Forestry, overseeing 6,000 hectares. Other roles include: Member of Tairāwhiti whenua, Current Chief Judge for Ahuwhenua Trophy - Sheep & Beef, Chair of Waipaoa Cadet Training Trust, Trustee of Moeangiangi Station Cadet Training Trust. Tim also sits on various advisory groups for MPI, MfE, Beef & Lamb and Gisborne District Council.
Geoff Rolleston
DIRECTOR Tēnā kotou, Ko Geoff Rolleston ahau. Ko Te Arawa me Mātaatua ngā waka. No Ngāti Whakaue me Tauranga Moana ahau. Nā reira, tēnā kotou katoa. Currently, I am a governor of several iwi organisations in the Bay of Plenty. I serve as an executive member of Māori Kiwifruit Growers Inc and Chair of Māori Kiwifruit Growers Ltd, based in Mt Maunganui. I am also a director of Whakaue Farming Limited and a member of the Committee of Management for Ngāti Whakaue Tribal Lands Inc in Rotorua. Additional governance roles include entities in the Te Puke region. My professional background also spans the timber and building supplies sector, including sales, marketing, and value-added timber processing.
