My Net Worth: Kelvin Wickham, CEO, Ballance Agri-Nutrients

My Net Worth: Kelvin Wickham, CEO, Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Kelvin Wickham says he's been on a learning journey since starting at Ballance. (Image: NZME)
Riley Kennedy
Kelvin Wickham became the chief executive of Ballance Agri-Nutrients, one of the country’s two farmer-owned fertiliser co-operatives, ten months ago, having spent 34 years at Fonterra and before that at the New Zealand Dairy Board. During that time, he held multiple roles, leading different parts of the dairy giant in overseas markets. His last role, based in Amsterdam, was as chief executive officer for a huge part of the globe. I was brought up in Whakatāne. I went to primary and secondary school there. It’s where I consider...

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