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Noel Gower

Noel Gower

Thames,WKO

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in livestock procurement and relationship management. Known for cultivating high-performing teams and aligning cross-functional business segments to drive profitability and success. Committed to implementing innovative strategies that enhance team culture and achieve measurable results.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Manager

Silver Fern Farms
Western North Island
04.2021 - Current
  • Currently oversee approximately $700 million of livestock procurement with up to 15 direct reports (Livestock Reps and Support staff) and approx 3700 Farmer Suppliers.
  • Develop and implement new strategies, initiatives and intricate livestock programmes.
  • Develop and continue a positive team environment and culture fuelling and celebrating high achievement.
  • Gel cross functional sections of the business into profitable and directional alignment
  • Provide forecasting, competitor intel, pricing guidance and business advice.

Livestock Rep

Silver Fern Farms
Thames, WKO
04.2014 - 04.2021
  • Procured livestock, while building strong relationships with over 300 farmer suppliers in the Thames Valley/Coromandel, Hauraki Plains and Northern Bay of Plenty areas

Livestock Sales Rep, Saleyard Manager, Auctioneer

PGG Wrightson
Morrinsville, WKO
03.2002 - 03.2014
  • During this period I was involved in more dairy herd sales than anyone else in the country.
  • Sold and purchased all classes of livestock across the North Island.
  • Managed and coordinated the Morrinsville Dairy Selling Centre and Saleyards including a high performing Team during a period where numbers had never seen the like before.
  • Built solid, loyal client relations becoming integral to many of their business streams.
  • Became an accomplished Auctioneer which when I get the chance still enjoy.

Dairy Farmer

Self-employed
Te Kauwhata, WKO
06.1996 - 06.2002
  • Self Employed as a Dairy Farm Sharemilker.
  • Day to day running of the farming business including staff and contractors etc.
  • Prior to this apart from a year overseas had been Farming since school

Skills

  • People and Relationships
  • Organisational
  • Logical, Practical with adventure and risk
  • Upskilling, creating teams, culture and success
  • Forecasting, planning and aligning

Interests

Outside of work my interests are;

  • The outdoors, fishing hunting , walking/tramping
  • Gardening, farming and family
  • Sport

I have also coached sport extensively and was the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees at Matatoki Primary School for a number of years

Timeline

Regional Manager

Silver Fern Farms
04.2021 - Current

Livestock Rep

Silver Fern Farms
04.2014 - 04.2021

Livestock Sales Rep, Saleyard Manager, Auctioneer

PGG Wrightson
03.2002 - 03.2014

Dairy Farmer

Self-employed
06.1996 - 06.2002

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