The Board of NZIPIM are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Independent Director. David Macdonald brings extensive commercial and international experience to the board table, both from his current role as Mergers and Acquisitions Manager for Fonterra and from previous roles which have included leading diverse international teams in Fonterra’s US$ 1 billion protein business and working with rural professionals and farmers in the rollout of the GMP scheme. David believes the Primary Industry is New Zealand’s most important both economically and socially and is looking forward to contributing his experience and passion to the governance and growth of professional opportunities for the sector.