Our Team
The people behind New Zealand Wool Collective.
A small team, backed by a board drawn from growing, exporting, processing and governance across New Zealand's primary sector.
Team
Ross McIsaac
Ross oversees the foundational services that keep the strong wool sector running — on-farm assurance and certification, training and workforce development, data, market access, and innovation.
Kara Biggs
Kara is responsible for helping shape our strategy and drive delivery across New Zealand Wool Collective, having previously been General Manager of Campaign for Wool NZ.
Andy Caughey
Andy leads market connection, linking influencers of demand like specifiers, global and local brands, and manufacturers to the New Zealand wool story.
Gretchen Foster
Gretchen matches market insights with the information and tools needed to validate wool’s natural credentials, and leads communications and engagement.
Renae Sandtmann
Renae is the first point of contact for New Zealand Wool Collective, overseeing daily office operations and coordinating core team requirements.
Jo Moorhead
Directors
Nick Aubrey
Previously on the board of Wool Impact. Founder and Managing Director of The New Zealand Luxury Group, and market development advisor for Wool Source.
Stuart Heal
Previously Chair of Wool Impact. Cromwell-based, Chair of Breen Construction, Road Transport Logistics and Pulse Energy; led CRT as CEO for 20 years.
Ryan Cosgrove
Previously chaired Campaign for Wool NZ. Sourcing Director at Mons Royale, and founder of Fusca, the wool data start-up behind the strong wool price indicator.
Rick Powdrell
Sheep and beef farmer from Te Puke; past Chair of Federated Farmers Meat & Wool, bringing a strong grower perspective to the board.