Barry Folster

Barry Folster has extensive experience in the finance and agriculture sectors, currently serving as Harvest Manager at Seeka Limited since August 2018, where responsibilities include assisting with the management of the Kiwifruit harvest. Prior roles at Seeka include Kiwifruit Client Relationship Manager, overseeing a diverse range of growers. Barry's background also includes significant experience at Heartland Bank LTD as Business Development Manager - Retail, focusing on business growth within the Bay of Plenty region, and a lengthy tenure at Bank of New Zealand from 1996 to 2015 in various roles, including Commercial Partner and International Solutions Specialist, managing client portfolios and assisting exporters and importers. Barry holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Finance and a Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce, Finance from the University of Otago.