My Net Worth: Richard Burke, chief executive of LeaderBrand

My Net Worth: Richard Burke, chief executive of LeaderBrand
Richard Burke says he has never been the smartest guy in the room "and I like that. It's when you go in thinking you know everything that you get yourself into trouble."
Gregor Thompson
Richard Burke has worked with LeaderBrand for more than 30 years. He started as a tractor driver in Tairāwhiti Gisborne after returning to New Zealand from overseas. Under the guidance of founder Murray McPhail, he moved through various roles within the business, including planter and harvester, in production and as farm manager. When McPhail stood down about 13 years ago to enjoy the finer things in life, Burke moved into the role of chief executive.LeaderBrand’s four farms in Pukekohe, Matamata, Makauri (Poverty Bay) and Chertsey (...

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