MEET THE TEAM

Derek Masters

Derek commenced working for DMS in November 2008 in the position of Chief Operating Officer. Derek came to DMS having previously worked 20 plus years in both privately owned and International Corporations primarily in the manufacturing and FMCG sectors. His strengths lie in developing successful cohesive teams working together to create better production systems and processes, with a strong focus on quality products and service. This focus continues with delivering the best performance for DMS and for DMS supplying Growers. In late September 2017 Derek was appointed CEO.

Ph: +64 27 234 2484

Brett Kerrisk

Brett joined DMS in 2010 after having spent five years as a Rural Lending Manager with Rabobank in Pukekohe. His experience also includes the position of Technical Representative for Bay of Plenty Fertiliser Ltd, specialising in horticultural crops and he also has worked for Franklin Rural Management setting up and managing large scale farms including dairy equity partnerships. Brett spent some years as a Kiwifruit Grower in South Auckland and in the position of Orchard Operations Manager is further strengthening our Orchard Management Team whilst providing a full management service to the DMS corporate entities.

Ph: +64 21 407 749

Rachael Trimble

Rachael joined the DMS team in February 2019 as Human Resource Manager. With a varied background in operations and HR management, since moving from Australia in 2006 has worked predominantly within the primary industries including agriculture, apiculture and forestry. She is committed to building successful teams and her energy comes from wanting people to be better every day; from connecting the right person to the right job, coaching and developing employees and managers or simply looking for different ways of doing things.

Ph: +64 27 227 3425

Phil Chisnall

Phil has been involved in the horticultural industry for 30 years. Joining DMS in June 2002 in the capacity of Orchard Manager for the Tauranga side of the business for the first four and a half years, Phil was appointed Site Manager for DMS Te Puna packhouse in January 2006. Phil is strongly focused on providing clear leadership, building strength and confidence within his team and nurturing a healthy team culture. He is passionate, competitive and driven to achieve outstanding results for DMS Growers. Phil is now responsible for Business development of our Avocado Business Unit.

Ph: +64 27 482 0271