2010 I. Donald

A portrait of I. Donald (1958-59 DipAgr (Distinction), DipVFM), the Bledisloe Medallist, 2010. Ian Donald’s association with the business world has significantly advanced the interests of New Zealand’s land-based industries. In a career spanning 25 years with Fletcher Challenge Limited, New Zealand’s largest public company of its day, and with its predecessor Challenge Corporation Ltd, Ian held many senior positions. In 1992, he was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Fletcher Challenge Limited, based in Auckland. Since retirement in 1997 he has been a professional director with a variety of commercial interests. He served five years as Chair of the Crown Research Institute, Landcare Research, and nine years as a Lincoln University Council member.