MyFarm Investments
Fund Manager based in Christchurch
Key Facts
- Provider type
- Fund Manager
- Headquarters
- Christchurch
- Established
- 1990 (34 yrs)
- FSP number
- FSP1003795
- AIP status
- Approved
- Open offers
- 3 open / 3 total
- Funds listed
- 3
- Website
- www.myfarm.co.nz
About MyFarm Investments
Agricultural investment platform with 34 years experience managing $600m in syndicate assets
Location
Christchurch
FSP Registration
FSP1003795
Established
1990
34 years track record
AIP Approved
Eligible for Active Investor Plus visa
Funds Managed (3)
CQuest Forestry Fund
Carbon and production forestry assets targeting up to 2000 hectares
MyFarm KiwiFruit Fund
Diversified portfolio of established SunGold kiwifruit orchards and Zespri shares
MyFarm Solar Fund
Portfolio of solar farms across NZ with long-term Power Purchase Agreements
Investment Opportunities(3)
CQuest Forestry Fund Limited Partnership
OpenCarbon and production forestry assets targeting up to 2000 hectares managed by MyFarm
MyFarm KiwiFruit Fund Limited Partnership
OpenDiversified portfolio of established SunGold kiwifruit orchards and Zespri shares with strong track record
MyFarm Solar Fund Limited Partnership
OpenPortfolio of solar farms across NZ with projected returns supported by long-term Power Purchase Agreements
Key People (6)
Andrew Watters
CEO
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer ensuring MyFarm retains position as leading provider of NZ primary sector investments. Nuffield Scholar (2004) and Chair of Figured.com.
Louise Wittwer
COO
Leadership
Chief Operating Officer responsible for all Business Support Services. Joined 2021 after 11 years with Cook Islands Financial Supervisory Commission. Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Chris Parsons
Chief Commercial Officer
Leadership
Joined after three years as CEO of NZ Rural Leadership Trust. Previously NZ Head of Defence Diplomacy in UK and Deputy Chief of Army. Chartered Member of NZ Institute of Directors.
Louise Bignall
Head of Client Relations
Operations
Leads Sales and Marketing team ensuring MyFarm investor experience. Previously nine years in Singapore and 15 years with Diageo.
Grant Wilton
Head of Property Acquisition
Operations
Co-owner of AGInvest Holdings Ltd. Head of property acquisition since 2003, managing negotiation and purchase of over 100 rural properties involving shareholder equity over $850m.
Rachel Baker
Business Manager and Portfolio Manager
Operations
Kellogg Rural Leadership Scholar. Member of Institute of Directors and NZ Institute of Primary Industry Management. Nuffield NZ Farming Scholar.
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