Ben Russell

Ben is an experienced commercial leader with a strong track record of strategy development, growth and positive outcomes for customers, employees and shareholders with a focus on agribusiness, finance and technology. Formerly Chief Executive of Rabobank New Zealand and animal health specialist Argenta, Ben has significant international experience as well as deep understanding of New Zealand’s agribusiness sector. Ben is also director of Turley Farms Limited and Karalla Investments Limited. He has a BSc and PhD in Wool and Animal Science from the University of New South Wales, resides at Leeston in Canterbury and has farming interests in Australia.