Former Institutional investment banker and public company CEO
Strategic Implementation consultant
Director on profit and not-for profit boards
Managing Partner Baker Tilly Staples Rodway
Investment Advisor
Significant Professional Directorships
Dave McEwen has a long track record of Agribusiness Finance management, most recently as partner and Finance Director with Dave Hayman in the breeding stock and genetics export business, plus related entity Smart Farm Data Ltd.
David Hayman has been a leader in livestock genetic improvement and export logistics throughout his career. He initially specialized in bovine reproduction, delivering Embryo Transfer services, to elite livestock genetics operations in New Zealand, Australia, North America and China.
Promoter of SLICK gene Jersey genetics MBA from Waikato Unive for efficient milk production in East Africa.
Beef supply chain experience in Ethiopia.
Operating well developed farm for transfer of imported embryos to supply pregnant recipients.
MBA from Waikato University.
Project planning and ma experience in large scale projects.
MSc from Wageningen University, Holland in Animal Breeding, Animal Feeding and Agricultural Economics.
Partner Hi Speed Sustained Genetics.
Historically has been a top 1% (solids per cow) within the NZ herd.
Holstein Owner and Breeder.
Partner Hi Speed Sustained Genetics.
Holstein Owner and Breeder.
Currently a top 5% producer (solids per cow) within the NZ herd.
Experience in High index Cattle breeding.
Investor in Robindale Farm and Synlait Milk.
Over 30 years of international experience in stakeholder management, market develop-ment, and strategic partnerships across Asia and New Zealand.
Holds an MBA (University of Waikato) and M.Sc. in Physics (University of Malaya); passionate mentor and advisor to SMEs on growth, export, and funding strategies.
