Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) has announced that Leanne Stewart has been appointed as the biosecurity organisation’s new Chief Executive.

KVH Board Chairman, David Tanner says Leanne brings to the team a wealth of experience and knowledge in management of biosecurity risks, having worked in plant health for government, international and industry organisations.

“In her most recent role at Horticulture New Zealand, Leanne has been responsible for the biosecuity, food safety and regulatory portfolios and has strong collaborative relationships with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and other primary industry groups.”