Sarah Rae

About Me

“Commercial Business Partner | Board Director | Kellogg Scholar | IoD Alumna | Driving Commercial & Sustainable Agribusiness Success ✨️Ngāti Rangi & Te Ātihaunui a Pāpārangi ✨Kia Kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui ✨ Be strong, be brave, be steadfast I am a strategic agribusiness leader and governance professional operating at the intersection of capital management, environmental science, and corporate execution. With a unique foundation combining commercial banking acumen, IoD-trained governance experience, and technical agricultural compliance (Massey GHG & Nutrient Management), I specialize in guiding large-scale primary sector operations through complex financial and environmental transitions. ​As a Kellogg Scholar and active Board Director, I bring an energetic, relational approach to unlocking strategic value. Guided by an optimistic outlook and a natural instinct to help others, I bring a creative, energetic approach to building deep professional relationships, communicating effectively, and unlocking strategic value. I am a results-driven thinker who knows how to govern a balance sheet, navigate strict environmental parameters, and deliver robust operational outcomes. My leadership is grounded in people, well-being, and community improvement, ensuring that organizational goals are achieved through genuine connectedness and a commitment to shared success. ”