Staff Profile

Catherine Kingston
Portfolio Manager
Food Innovation

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Catherine Kingston

Qualifications

BHortSci (Hons), Massey University, New Zealand
Diploma, Business Administration, Massey University, New Zealand

Research Interests & Activities

Work in partnership with General Manager to co-ordinate development and delivery of research in the Food Innovation Portfolio in line with strategic objectives and associated business plans. This includes oversight of research leadership, personnel development, resource allocation, technology development and application

International Collaboration

2005- 2008 Business Leader, Kiwifruit (and Pipfruit until 2007),  HortResearch, Havelock North, NZ
2003 - 2005, Commercial Leader (Kiwifruit, VIticulture, Pipfruit), HortResearch, Havelock North, NZ
1998 - 2003   Portfolio Manager, Viticulture and Ornamentals, HortResearch, Havelock North, NZ
1996-1998, Business Manager, HortResearch, Palmerston North
1994-1996 Programme Manager, Foundation for Research, Science & Technology, Wellington, NZ
1993--1994 - Contracts Officer, Culture & Recreation Division, Wellington City Council, Wellington, NZ
1992- Regional Co-ordinator, MAF Residual Management Unit, Levin, NZ
1991-1992 - Scientist, Cytophysiology Group, MAFTechnology, Levin, NZ
1983-1991 Scientist, Horticultural Physiology Group, MAFTechnology, Levin, NZ

Honours & Awards

Massey Scholarship 1982