Nigel Pannett

Director Agribusiness Solutions

Nigel Pannett brings more than 15 years experience in the financial advisory and agricultural consultancy sectors to the MGI team.

As MGI's Director of Agribusiness Solutions, Nigel's role is to work with Agricultural clients on succession planning, financial modeling, establishing farm partnerships, capital raising and growth and development strategies

A graduate from Lincoln University in Canterbury New Zealand, Nigel has spent the past seven years in agricultural financial services with a major bank (in both New Zealand and Australia), establishing farming partnerships – for both farmers and investors. Previous roles included agronomist, regional manager for a specialist seed production company; and agribusiness consultant.

Outside his corporate life, Nigel has owned and run a profitable crop and stock operation in South Canterbury NZ. He also established – and was a Director of and an investor in – a successful dairy farm equity partnership in Methven (Canterbury). He remains involved in this business in an advisory capacity.

Nigel has a passion for relationships and a proven track record in setting up long term, profitable partnerships.

  • Diploma in Farm Management, Lincoln University, New Zealand
  • Bachelor of Agricultural Commerce, Lincoln University, New Zealand