Mark is the General Manager of Bruntwood Farms, a large-scale family kiwifruit and avocado growing operation in Tauranga, who are also one of Apata’s largest shareholders and suppliers. Mark has also overseen a number of orchard developments for Bruntwood Farms. Mark worked for Zespri prior to returning to the family business and currently sits on numerous industry bodies including as Chairman of New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated, and the Kiwifruit Industry Advisory Council.