Media release
Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Ballance Board welcomes new Associate Director – Olivia Buckley
Ballance Agri-Nutrients is pleased to announce that Olivia Buckley has been appointed as the new Associate Director for the board.
Olivia is a Te Kuiti based vet and an owner and Director of Eight Mile Farms Ltd, a family farming operation, which integrates dairy and forestry with several sheep and beef properties.
“On behalf of the Ballance Board, I want to welcome and congratulate Olivia for being appointed to this highly sought after role,” says Duncan Coull, Ballance Chair.
“We were very encouraged by the calibre and interest in this role, which gives hands on training to those wanting to grow their experience in governance. Olivia’s background and aspirations to continue to contribute to building a sustainable future for the sector through governance roles sits well with the objective of growing the governance acumen of future leaders for the primary sector.”
“This role will provide Olivia with the opportunity to learn how a co-operative Board operates, working collaboratively and actively participating with Directors,” says Duncan.
“I am grateful to Ballance for providing me with this opportunity to begin my governance journey. In 2017 I completed a AWDT (Agri-Women’s Development Trust) Escalator Course in leadership, governance, analytical and strategic thinking.”
“This Associate Director’s position provides an excellent opportunity for me to observe and participate in governance while developing my leadership skills,” says Olivia.
Olivia will join Ballance and attend her first Board meeting late March 2023.
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