Our Team

Advancing New Zealand agriculture.

Meet the Team

  • Matt Johnson

    GENERAL MANAGER

    Matt has dedicated his career to advancing agriculture in New Zealand. Leading large scale commercial farming businesses for over a decade.

  • Suzie Clifford

    FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (BCom, CA)

    A Chartered Accountant with a background in commercial and farm accounting, Suzie helps to drive Focus Genetics’ financial performance.

  • Duncan Elliott

    CATTLE PROGRAMME MANAGER

    Duncan manages the operational aspects of our cattle stud farms, engaging and collaborating with producers and genetics service providers.

  • Dr. Natalie Pickering

    HEAD SCIENTIST PhD, BAppSc(Honsl)

    With a PhD in quantitative genetics, Natalie leads and collaborates with both our research community and commercial farmers.

  • Dr. Lucy Coleman

    ANIMAL BREEDING SCIENTIST - SHEEP (PhD, MSc, BSc)

    Lucy manages the genetic breeding programmes for the Pamu Maternal Genetics Flocks and the three Spring Sheep Dairy Genetics flocks, as well as assisting other research programmes.

  • Dr. Ana Marshall

    ANIMAL BREEDING SCIENTIST - TERMINAL SHEEP AND DEER (PhD, MSc, BVSc)

    With a focus on managing genetic breeding programs for Pamu Deer Herds and Pamu Terminal Sheep Genetics Flocks, as well as supporting methane research trials.

  • Hine De Clifford

    SERVICE MANAGER

    Hine’s multi-faceted role sees her managing our administration, animal data, branding and marketing, all while liaising with customers and suppliers.

Genetics to shape the future of your farm