William Beetham, Board Chair, is the managing Director of Beetham Pastural in Masterton. He operates a large sheep and beef farm and is committed to building thriving rural communities. William brings extensive governance experience having previously served as a national board member, the Meat & Wool Chair and provincial President of Federated Farmers and a member of the OSPRI Stakeholder Council. He is currently a director of Silver Fern Farms Co-Operative and Silver Fern Farms Limited.