Meet our Executive
We are led by a team with diverse
talents and shared beliefs
Dan Adams / GM Apiary & Forestry
Dan Adams is the General Manager of Apiary and Forestry. Originally from Waikato, Dan has two decades' beekeeping experience, with deep expertise in Mānuka honey. Since joining Ātihau in 2019, he has led the apiary business to record yields, focusing on sustainable, science-driven practices. Under his leadership, Awhi Mīere has become a model for ethical honey production and built a close relationship with one of the world's largest retailers of high-grade Mānuka honey. Dan also oversees forestry operations and Ātihau's carbon assets, integrating environmental stewardship with commercial success, and advancing Ātihau’s vision of kaitiakitanga - caring for the land for future generations. His passion is identifying long-term, innovative, and sustainable land use options that deliver gains across the Incorporation's multiple agri-business units.
Debbie Hyland / GM Corporate & Finance
Debbie is of Te Atihaunui-a-Paparangi descent, was raised in the timber town of Kawerau and is a mother of three tamariki. Debbie is proud to be appointed to Ātihau-Whanganui Inc in 2022. Debbie’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce Degree along with a range of professional and organisational leadership programmes including FCCA (London) and Strategic CFO (University of Auckland). Debbie is a passionate and highly skilled governance and executive leader and brings a wide range of local, national and global experience across to Ātihau to enhance generational outcomes, incorporating and reflecting the Ātihau values and legacy of looking after nature so nature looks after us.
