Our People

Colin Francis - Chairman

Colin has a lifetime of experience in the meat business including a number of years based in the UK trading NZ exports and other meat products. He has been running Davmet ( New Zealand ) since 1989, building the company to the success it is today, and is also Chairman of associate company Te Kuiti Meat Processors Limited. Colin is majority shareholder of the company.

Colin is a director of The NZ Meat Board plus Meat and Wool New Zealand and is on the Meat Industry Association Council.

Ian McGarvie - Director

Ian has many years experience in the meat industry, starting his career at Borthwicks. He spent a number of years in the UK importing NZ product before joining Davmet NZ Ltd.

Ian is a shareholder of the company.

Ian oversees the marketing of product from Davmet and Te Kuiti Meat Processors. He also is involved closely with the livestock procurement program.

Phil Ross - Director

Having had a number of senior management roles in both the dairy and meat industries Phil is able to add his input across the whole spectrum of the business.

With a particular emphasis on financial performance and stability Phil assists Davmet and its associate and subsidiary companies with their day to day and strategic management.

Doug Evans - Marketing Manager (Europe)

Doug's speciality is Davmet's European and UK clients, with whom he liaises constantly, ensuring their particular requirements are met. Doug came to this demanding role having vast experience in both export and domestic markets for both beef and sheepmeats.
To contact Doug email evansd@davmet.co.nz

Iain McNicol - Marketing Manager (World and Local - except Europe)

Iain looks after the major markets of China , Japan , USA as well as the rest of the world including the local New Zealand market. Iain has had over 20 years with Davmet both in the UK and in NZ. He comes with experience not only in the marketing but also logistics and shipping.
To contact Doug email mcnicoli@davmet.co.nz

Rob Wilson - Production Manager

Rob is a very experienced meat industry participant and has been with Davmet for over a decade.

As production manager Rob is involved in production planning, ensuring production is on time and within specification. He monitors plants operations so that all production is within requirements of overseas markets and all regulatory bodies including NZ Food Safety Authority, USDA and EU.

Rob oversees production at both Progressive Meats in Hastings for Davmet, and Te Kuiti Meat Processors Ltd.

Aleysha Foster - Documentation and Logistics

Aleysha is experienced in both meat and horticultural industry logistics particularly through coldstore operations. She is responsible for controlling the load-out of product and completion of exacting requirements for documentation.

Davmet is moving with the industry in automating much of the documentation process through electronic means with outside parties. Aleysha is at the forefront of this development.

Leonie Eddington - Accounts and Treasury

Leonie is responsible for the accountings and treasury operations, inventory and costing systems.

As well as ongoing accounting functions Leonie manages foreign exchange transactions for both Davmet and Te Kuiti Meat Processors Ltd ensuring cashflows are maintained and exposure to currency movement is minimal.

Michael Barry - Livestock Procurement

Mike is responsible for procurement of livestock for Davmet. He is in constant liaison with farmers, livestock buyers and the processing plant and ensures that Davmet is always competitive in the procurement field.

Mike processes farmer payments for livestock and ensures they get detailed kill data as quickly as possible after processing.

Morag Hill - Te Kuiti Meat Processors Accounts

Morag, working from Davmet's Napier office, processes the Te Kuiti Meat Processors Ltd accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Morag's duties include timely payment of creditors, livestock suppliers and related functions.

For Europe Sales contact Doug Evans - evansd@davmet.co.nz
For Rest of World Sales contact Ian McNicol - mcnicoli@davmet.co.nz