Nigel brings 40 years of involvement in the pig industry with international experience in the UK, NZ, and Australia. Raised in Yorkshire, his passion for pig farming grew from an early age, working on a piggery while completing his schooling. Nigel gained a Diploma and ANCA Pig Management qualifications from Bishop Burton College of Agriculture.
After several years working in the UK pig industry, Nigel relocated to New Zealand and worked with PIC New Zealand for 15 years, progressing from stockman to National Operations Manager. A move to Australia gave Nigel the opportunity to further expand his experience portfolio over the next 10 years including a senior management role for a large-scale pig business, and technical services and sales in the genetics and pig feed additive industry.
In 2020 Nigel returned to New Zealand as General Manager for PIC/Sunpork New Zealand, where he continues to be responsible for the NZ commercial business today.
Nigel’s broad experience with a very practical, down-to-earth approach is paired with a passion for the NZ and Australian pig industries, having close connections in both.
Motivated by the ever-evolving challenges that the industry faces and finding the solutions required to succeed, from a personal, company or industry standpoint.
