NZ Avocado staff
For help and general questions please email: info@nzavocado.co.nz
For spray diary or PPIN questions, call 07 571 6147
Brad Siebert | CEO
Brad Siebert oversees operational management and the development and execution of the industry’s strategic objectives while also supporting the association’s work in biosecurity, trade policy, and natural resource management.
| Phone 021 804 847 | Email Brad.Siebert@nzavocado.co.nz |
Glenys Parton | Technical Director, Industry Systems
Glenys manages the industry quality and export systems, including AvoGreen. She currently facilitates fruit quality research and agrichemical efficacy assessment.
| Mobile 027 499 7081 | Email Glenys.Parton@nzavocado.co.nz |
Sunmeet Bhatia | Industry Systems Associate
Sunmeet provides support with industry systems and assists growers with the spray diary and compliance needs. He also facilitates fruit quality research.
|Email sunmeet.bhatia@nzavocado.co.nz |
Phillip West | Research Manager
Phillip works with growers on orchard trials, while also managing projects within the NZ Avocado Research Programme, analysing data and communicating results to growers.
| Mobile 021 706 504 | Email Phillip.West@nzavocado.co.nz |
Miguel Tapia | Research Engineer
Miguel provides support with research activity, data analysis and engagement with growers within the NZ Avocado research portfolio.
|Email miguel.tapia@nzavocado.co.nz |
Sumelia van der Linde | Business Manager
Sumelia is responsible for overall financial management and reporting while leading the IT strategy to ensure data integrity. She supports exporters and packers with industry analysis, enabling efficient operations and strategic decision-making. Additionally, she provides governance support within the Audit and Risk Committee, including secretarial duties for the Board.
| Email Sumelia.VanderLinde@nzavocado.co.nz |
Rebecca Wadey | Financial Associate
Rebecca manages the financial tasks, supports growers and visitors, and ensures smooth operations by handling accounts, invoices and payments.
| Email Rebecca.Wadey@nzavocado.co.nz |
Rose Fallow | Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Rose oversees stakeholder engagement, communication strategies, and industry publications, while managing engagement platforms, coordinating events, and supporting marketing activities.
| Email Rose.Fallow@nzavocado.co.nz |
Anna Livingston | Market Manager
Anna oversees promotional activities, digital marketing, and market development at NZ Avocado