Jane Lancaster, MNZM B.Sc (Hons), MNZIFST - Consultant

Jane has been active in research and innovation in New Zealand and internationally for 30 years specialising in commercial innovation in food, natural products and biotechnology.

Jane had a successful career in science management with what is now Plant and Food Research and has worked with ZESPRI International as Innovation Manager for New Cultivar Development. Jane has worked with many other businesses in reviewing their commercial goals and designing research programmes to deliver on them. This has also involved accessing investment funding for the companies to support their R&D.

Jane has expertise on the regulatory system for both new product development and exporting. She has consulted with Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) and New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) reviewing and designing product certification systems for NZ export industries.

Her education was at Canterbury University (B.Sc. Hons 1st class) and she is a professional member and certified practicing agriculturalist (CPAg) with New Zealand Institute of Agricultural Science and professional member of New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology.

Jane is currently a Board member on AsureQuality, New Zealand’s leading quality and food assurance company. Jane was made a Member of the NZ Order of Merit (MNZM) in 2006.

Mobile:+64 27 227 3666
Email Address: Jane Lancaster

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Malcolm Garnham, B.Hort.Sci (Hons), MBA - Consultant

Malcolm has been involved in research and research management in New Zealand for 20 years, in the public and private sectors.

Following a career in science and science management with what is now AgResearch, Malcolm worked for ZESPRI International where he was involved in the development and implementation of a range of significant R&D projects.

Malcolm has worked with many businesses in reviewing their commercial goals and designing R&D programmes and projects to deliver on them.

The environmental footprint of businesses has become an area of increasing focus and Malcolm has lead a number of projects in this area. He has a good knowledge of the processes and commercial reality of substantiating and understanding a businesses “footprint”.

Malcolm’s expertise includes:

• The strategic analysis of R&D
• Substantiating an environmental position
• Specialist knowledge in horticulture
• The financial evaluation of research

Malcolm is a graduate of Lincoln University, with B.HortSci. (Hons) Ist class and has an MBA.

Mobile:+64 27 536 6603
Email Address: Malcolm Garnham

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Wymond Symes, MSc - Consultant

After a career in medical research Wymond became interested in commercialising the outcomes of research. He worked for Vialactia, a research arm of Fonterra, evaluating the commercial potential of opportunities around herd genetics in the dairy industry. Wymond continues to work closely with the dairy industry through the management and development of nutritional products.

Wymond has also developed a professional interest in resource efficiency of product development and determining the environmental impacts of business operations. He has extensive experience in LCA (life cycle assessment) - the determination of the environmental impacts of products, services and systems over their lifetime.

Wymond has a detailed understanding of the CarbonZero programme and is an approved consultant for them.

Wymond's expertise includes:

• Carbon accounting (operational carbon inventories and product LCA)
• Experience and understanding of the biotechnology industry
• Knowledge of the New Zealand dairy industry
• Knowledge of the regulatory process for new product approval

Wymond holds an MSc in Biochemistry from the University of Auckland.

Mobile:+64 27 560 8776
Email Address: Wymond Symes

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Kimberly Robertson, MSc - Consultant

Kimberly has been involved in research and development for 15 years in New Zealand and internationally, with a focus on carbon accounting related to climate change, forestry and renewable energy. She worked for Forest Research (Scion) for 7 years before heading to Austria for 18 months to manage an International Energy Agency (IEA) Bioenergy project.

More recently her work has focussed on the use of life cycle thinking and assessment of products and services to improve their environmental impact. Kimberly leads the best practice group for LCANZ and has also undertaken post graduate study in Life Cycle Assessment at Massey University.   She has provided consultancy services to companies, government and international organisations.

Kimberly's expertise includes:

• Life cycle assessment of products.
• Specialist knowledge of national and international climate change policies and land use carbon accounting systems
• Carbon accounting at all levels
• Greenhouse Gas Inventory Reviewer for UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol

 Kimberly has a BSc from Otago University and a Masters of Forestry Science (1st class honours) from Canterbury University. She is a member of the NZ Institute of Forestry.

Mobile:+64 27 220 4417
Email Address: Kimberly Robertson

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Gerard McEvilly, BSc (Hons), MBA - Associate, Sydney

Gerard is an agribusiness innovation manager with an extensive knowledge of supply chain, climate change and sustainability issues in Australia, with a particular focus on horticulture.

Gerard managed strategic planning and specific programmes for a range of horticultural industries with Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) for over 13 years. He also held senior management positions, leading major whole-of-industry programs in sustainable development. These included the "Horticulture for Tomorrow" Environmental Assurance program and the Horticulture Water Initiative.

Gerard undertakes consulting assignments in aspects of all aspects of supply chain management. As well as understanding commercial agribusiness issues, Gerard draws on outstanding networks in all aspects of rural research in Australia.

Gerard has a strong interest in education and training. He lectures part-time at Sydney University and has managed a Federal rural training program.

Gerard has a BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Science from the University of Nottingham, UK, majoring in Horticulture and Environmental Physics and recently completed an MBA (Technology Management) through LaTrobe University.

Mobile:+61 40 904 7117
Email Address: Gerard McEvilly

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Maria Wake, BE (Hons) - Associate

Maria is a chemical engineer and has been involved with the bioplastics industry in New Zealand and in Europe, for over a decade.

Maria's capabilities include:

• Comprehensive understanding of the bioplastics industry
• Experience in identifying key technical performance requirements for packaging applications
• Ability to identify technically feasible bioplastic technologies suitable for commercial application

She managed the development of a patented biodegradable packaging technology in a private industry venture for six years which gives her a comprehensive understanding of both the advantages and limitations of bioplastic materials.

Maria has provided consultancy services in the area of competitive technology analysis of bioplastic and traditional packaging materials. She has in-depth knowledge of the technologies available, their advantages and limitations, and can help clients to quickly identify the best options for their own needs.

Maria holds a BE (Hons) from the Chemical and Process Engineering Department at Canterbury University, majoring in environmental engineering.

Mobile:+64 27 414 1588
Email Address: Maria Wake