Charlotte Westwood is a veterinarian and nutritionist with a special interest in the links between forage nutrition, ruminant reproduction and animal health. After graduating from Massey University, she worked in large animal practice in Te Awamutu before completing a PhD in dairy cow nutrition and reproduction at the University of Sydney. She then spent seven years in farm consultancy, based in both New Zealand and southern NSW, before returning to NZ in 2009 to join PGG Wrightson Seeds.

Leo Pekar is a farm consultant supporting dairy farmers across Southland and South Otago. With strong farming experience and knowledge, he focuses on getting the basics right in pasture-first systems to lift production and profitability while keeping things simple and sustainable. He works alongside farmers to turn challenges into opportunities, from fine-tuning feed plans and improving financial performance to building resilient businesses. Leo is passionate about people on farm and delivering practical solutions that work in the paddock.