Stephen Townsend

A superbly knowledgeable Senior Manager and Director with specialist expertise in the running of high performance conventional and Organic, agricultural operations in all climates. A forward-thinking, innovative leader who is able to make things happen, adept at continuous improvement within large scale operations. Skilled in new unit start up from greenfield, including design, groundworks, implementation, and management. Commercially astute and able to find least cost, but effective solutions. A tenacious problem-solver who actively looks to resolve issues to keep a project on track. Able to motivate staff to maximise their potential, sympathetic to cultural and social differences. Able to deliver ethical results based on sound operational practices.

General Manager of professional farming operations

University of Reading, UK. Bsc Farm Business Management.