Staff Profile

Bill Kirkland
Business Manager
Breeding & Genomics

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Bill Kirkland

Qualifications

BAgrSci, Massey University, New Zealand
MAgrSci, Economics & Marketing (Hons), Massey University, New Zealand
PGDip, Development Studies, Massey University, New Zealand

Responsibilities

Business development for the pipfruit and ornamentals industry. Client relationship management for ornamental/nursery companies, Prevar Ltd and ENZA Ltd.

Background

2004-2010 Business Development Manager, Crop & Food Research, New Zealand
2000-2004 Vector Control Manager, Horizons Regional Council, New Zealand
1996-1999 Biosecurity Manager, Horizons Regional Council, New Zealand
1992-1995 Project Leader – Land Management and Monitoring, Horizons Regional Council, New Zealand
1989-1991 Policy & Planning Manager, Horizons Regional Council, New Zealand
1985-1988 Business Analyst; Consultancy Manager, MAFTech, New Zealand
1983-1984 Head of Planning Unit, MAFF, Tonga
1976-1982 Economist, Economics Division, MAF, New Zealand

Key Publications

Kirkland W. (1988). Masterate Thesis – Non-market Valuation of the Whangamarino Wetland. Massey University Press.