Michael Hicklin

Production Manager,
LeaderBrand, New Zealand

Michael has been with LeaderBrand for over 15 years, working across agronomy, crop management, and operations. He now manages LeaderBrand’s largest farm in Gisborne, overseeing 2,000 hectares of vegetable and salad crop production. The East Coast location offers ideal conditions for growing broccoli, lettuce, salad leaves, sweetcorn, watermelon, and squash.

LeaderBrand, founded in 1975, is one of New Zealand’s leading horticultural businesses, with operations in Gisborne, Chertsey, and Pukekohe. Vertically integrated and focused on innovation, quality, and sustainability, the company grows, processes, and markets fresh produce for local and international markets.