Get to Know Faan
Born and raised in the rural town of Malmesbury near Cape Town, South Africa, on a family dairy farm with a proud legacy in Holstein stud breeding, premium wines, and a Dohne Merino Stud, Faan Basson developed a deep passion for agriculture early on. He earned an Agricultural Diploma from Elsenburg (Stellenbosch University), specialising in Winemaking and Dairy Farm Management. After university, he played professional rugby before returning to agriculture through roles in agrochemicals and bovine vaccines.
In 2011, Faan returned to manage his family farm, pursuing his goal of becoming a master dairyman. He married Erika, a veterinary surgeon, in 2016, and they have two wonderful children. In 2019, the family immigrated to New Zealand, where they happily call home.
Since arriving in NZ, Faan has worked as a rural bank manager and a business manager for a private equity agribusiness before joining RSG NZ. During this time, he completed his Executive MBA at Massey University.
Faan brings resilient leadership, a commitment to excellence, and over 15 years of experience across agriculture, finance, technology, stakeholder partnerships, and innovation. He believes deeply in people and enjoys setting teams up for success.
Outside of work, he is passionate about leadership development, sport, and advancing technology in agriculture.
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