James Livingston

James Livingston is an experienced agriculture professional currently serving as Senior Agri Manager at Ravensdown since November 2007, focusing on collaborative problem-solving with farmers in the northern Whangaheu River area and Taranaki. Prior roles include Merchandise Division Manager for Taranaki and King Country Farmers, overseeing a division with 14 stores and over 100 staff, and Branch Manager at Taranaki Farmers Pungarehu, where practical management skills were developed. Earlier experience includes various positions in the primary industry and serving as Farm Supplies Manager at Taranaki Farmers. James holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Administration from Massey University and a Bachelor of Agriculture from Massey University, coupled with a National Certificate in Business Studies from Taranaki Polytechnic.