27 February 2012
Media Statement
RETIREMENT OF JEFF WESLEY
Jeff Wesley has today announced his retirement as Managing Director.
Jeff Wesley’s retirement is a major milestone in the history of Turners & Growers.
Jeff has been Managing Director since May 2005 having previously led Turners Auctions for just over 8 years.
Jeff is a highly professional executive who is well known and respected in horticultural trading around the globe. It is
in no small part due to his skill and hard work that the company is in a position to be attractive to a major European
business such as BayWa.
Jeff will be closely working with the Board and major owners as a successor is appointed and the transition is made.
Rob Campbell
Chairman
About Turners & Growers:
Sells approximately of $1 billion of fresh produce globally each year
45 companies worldwide in the Turners & Growers Group including ENZA
New Zealand’s leading distributor, marketer and exporter of premium fresh produce
The largest corporate horticulture investor in New Zealand
The largest grower of new apple varieties and hothouse tomatoes
Own the largest network of fresh produce markets in New Zealand facilitating more than 200 million kilograms of fresh
fruit and vegetables every day
One of the largest operators of fruit cool stores and pack houses throughout New Zealand
Operates a specialized fresh produce transport fleet in New Zealand that travels more than 4 million kilometers every
year
About ENZA:
New Zealand’s largest apple exporter
Sells fruit in more than 60 countries
Grows apples in 12 countries
One of the world’s best known produce brands
Key supplier of fresh produce to 22 of the world’s top 25 retailers
Owns the rights to new global varieties including JAZZ™and ENVY™ apples and ENZARed and ENZAGold Kiwifruit.
Merged with Turners & Growers in 2003 to create global growing and distribution network.