Tanya has been leading the Farmlands/Te Whenua Tāroa whānau as Chief Executive Officer since September 2021. Through her career Tanya has developed extensive experience delivering organisational regeneration and strong financial outcomes focussed on shareholder objectives.

Prior to joining the co-operative, Tanya has held a variety of roles including 15 years with Greencross Group, Australasia's largest integrated pet care and veterinary company, with responsibilities across both Australia and New Zealand. Tanya also has governance experience including as a director of Animates NZ Holdings Ltd and the Petbarn Foundation.

Tanya is passionate about the unique role Farmlands/Te Whenua Tāroa has in supporting New Zealand agriculture and delivering to our purpose: “To enable improved profitability and productivity for NZ farmers and growers.” 

Tanya is guided by the concept of kaitiakitanga (inter-generational guardianship) in building strategy and in her approach to measuring success. Tanya believes that, as CEO, she is responsible for the protection and care of Farmlands/Te Whenua Tāroa, to ensure the co-operative is healthy and self-sustaining for the future of New Zealand’s food and fibre sector.