Giselle is a Chartered Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Directors, an experienced company director, CEO and was previously a lawyer for over 30 years. Giselle’s career roles have been varied – working internationally as a lawyer as well as General Counsel for New Zealand’s largest insurance company, living and breathing agribusiness for some …
Luna specialises in building mathematically-driven models, conducting analysis and producing visual reports for delivering insights for breeding, whether it is livestock or plant. Luna is passionate in transferring data into business insights. She has a fierce passion for communicating data to different audience groups using personalised visuals and storytelling techniques. Originally from China and having …
Kevin has a strong practical dairy background having managed dairy farms for several years prior to joining AbacusBio in 2013 and having been involved with dairy research and consulting in Australia. Kevin is keen to help farming clients gain the maximum value from their farming operation, through the implementation of sound monitoring systems. His focus …
Born and raised in Poland, Kat joined AbacusBio in 2013 and is an expert on animal breeding and genetics with special interest in genetic variability and the long term consequences of selection. Her experience in the genetic evaluation of sheep and cattle, variance components estimation, economic selection indexes and the identification of key ancestors for …
Cheryl specialises in breeding programs around the world. She enjoys teamwork and thrives in a collaborative environment, engaging closely with colleagues and clients to develop solutions and tools in quantitative genetics, breeding programs, and selection indexes for a wide range of species. Her work includes sheep, beef, dairy, fish, poultry, and crops species. Cheryl joined …
Luke specialises in the implementation of on-farm research projects. His past experience on a variety of science and research projects has given him a broad understanding of scientific processes and how they relate to the agricultural industry. His role at AbacusBio includes working with sheep and cattle breeders on the application of DNA tests and …
Nadia joined AbacusBio in 2013 and specialises in the implementation of on-farm research projects, such as the Hill Central Progeny Test. Nadia’s focus is on lifting productivity behind the farm gate. Her background includes working with sheep breeders on the research and development of DNA tests and SNP technology and the logistical implementation of meat …
Jarek brings his pleasant and diligent personality to the AbacusBio team. Originally from Poland, Jarek joined AbacusBio in 2018 with a strong administrative skillset, backed by his professional accountancy background. Jarek works closely with the administrative team on general administrative duties, financial reporting, and providing support in project and budget management. His focus within AbacusBio …
Cheryl is the first person you will meet at reception when entering our Dunedin office. Her approachable, friendly and bubbly personality will instantly put you at ease and make you feel right at home. Cheryl joined AbacusBio in 2014 and her role comprises of reception, administrative, and general office support duties. She brings years of …
Jamie first joined us as an intern in 2020 after finishing a Bachelor of Information Technology from Otago Polytechnic. During his internship, he re-designed the user experience for Gemnetics’ suite of breeding software products. Born and bred in Mosgiel, Jamie has a strong eye for detail and developed a strong passion for building websites and …
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