The outgoing chairman of KNZ, Sir Brian Elwood, says McDonald is a highly regarded Queen’s Counsel with a wealth of legal, governance and regulatory experience and a genuine interest in primary industries. “I am pleased to announce that Ms McDonald will take up her responsibilities from today (30 September) and the industry will benefit greatly from Ms McDonald’s broad ranging skills and experience.”

McDonald is a busy Wellington barrister who is a director of a number of boards including the Accident Compensation Corporation and Wairarapa Building Society; she chairs the Judicial Control Authority for Racing and is the former Chair of the Real Estate Agents Authority. 

The Board has also recently appointed Geoff Morgan, B.Com. as its new Chief Executive, replacing Richard Procter who was in the role for the past ten years. He has had comprehensive experience in export-oriented industries throughout the world, including seafood and meat.  He has had extensive regulatory and marketing experience.

Morgan is a Tauranga resident and current chairman of the Tauranga Boys’ College Board of Trustees.