Passionate about building a better future for agriculture, Rowan O’Connor brings nearly 20 years of agri-sector expertise, shaped by a career that spans hands-on farm management, technical consultancy, and strategic business leadership.

Born and raised on a New Zealand farm, Rowan consolidated his knowledge with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Hons) from Lincoln University. Since graduating in 2005, his career has taken him from managing, developing, and converting farms in Chile, Southland, and Canterbury, to working at Dairy Business Centre where he advanced from Technical Sales Representative to Sales Manager, and later Senior Agricultural Supervisor.

This diverse background gives Rowan a unique strength: the ability to bridge technical insight with strategic execution. He has supported clients across New Zealand and internationally, delivering measurable improvements in profitability, infrastructure, and sustainability. Whether designing whole-farm systems, restructuring finances, or guiding governance, Rowan’s advice is grounded in on-farm realities and backed by data-driven analysis.