Phil Holden was previously executive officer for the New Zealand Shearing Contractors Association and chief executive of the Royal Agricultural Society.
Wairarapa-based Phil Holden has taken over as general manager of the Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) from Kirsty Fyfe.
Holden brings extensive experience in leadership and strategic roles within the primary industry.
He was previously executive officer for the New Zealand Shearing Contractors Association and chief executive of the Royal Agricultural Society. He also holds various governance roles including chair of Cycling NZ, trustee of Kaiaka Wool Industry Training NZ and independent director of Harness Racing NZ.
The association extended its sincere thanks to Fyfe for everything that she has given to TAMA over the past 12 months, saying she has been a fantastic advocate for TAMA and a huge support to president Kyle Baxter.
