Carl Simmons
CEO
About Baygold
At Baygold, everything starts with growing exceptional kiwifruit and doing it well. It’s about consistent excellence, strong relationships, and a commitment to shaping the future of kiwifruit.
Our DNA
At Baygold, our direction is intentional
and our ambitions are clear.
Our Purpose
Our Purpose is to pursue the potential of
our people and resources,
changing lives for good.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to create a lasting impact beyond our orchards, through achieving results capable of sustaining $1 million of annual community support by 2030.
These aren’t just words – they’re a commitment to excellence in the kiwifruit sector as the platform for something far greater.
Our success fuel generosity, supports transformation, and strengthens the communities we’re part of.
Values in Action
Our core values guide everything we do,
from orchard to community.
Care
We value all people, build strong relationships and support the community.
Grow
We create opportunities; we learn and innovate for a sustainable future.
Inspire
We include, collaborate and engage hearts and minds for excellence.
Perform
We strive for the best and celebrate and reward achievement.
Our Story
Baygold has been a trusted name in kiwifruit since 2012, when Murray McBride and founding partners came together with a clear focus on shared strength, care for the land, and giving back to the community. Over time, Baygold has grown through strong relationships and a like-minded group of committed investors, building a network of orchards across the Bay of Plenty.
What We Do
We invest in, develop, design, build, and manage gold kiwifruit orchards across the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. From the ground up, we take a hands-on approach to creating orchards that are set up for long-term performance and consistency. Our focus is on doing the fundamentals well, working closely with partners, and delivering high-quality orchards that stand the test of time.
Our People
Discover the passionate
people behind Baygold.
From our leadership team to our orchard and packhouse staff, we are united
by a shared commitment to integrity, growth and innovation.
Jayden Park
CFO
Joshua McBride
General Manager Orchard Performance
Olivia Manusauloa
General Manager Business Excellence
Sam Johnstone
General Manager Growth & Development
Adéle Pieterse
General Manager Team Success
Carina Hall
General Manager Community Impact & Governance
Jared Ogilvy
Business Development Manager
Community
Impact
Community is at the heart of Baygold.
Our community impact is guided by purpose, faith and a commitment to creating meaningful, lasting change. We focus on long term relationships built on trust and shared intent, not one off transactions. Our approach is practical and considered, supporting initiatives that strengthen people and communities over time and reflect what matters most to us.
This comes to life through support of community led initiatives and long term partnerships where we can make a real difference. Our team also plays a part in this through volunteering and hands on involvement, contributing time and energy to causes that matter.