Meet The Management Team
Our team has a wealth of experience within the New Zealand kiwifruit industry
Management Team
The OCP management team is responsible for the sourcing, due diligence, negotiation and ongoing management of portfolio assets held by Origin Capital Funds 1 and 2.
Sam Wood
Senior Manager, Fund Operations
Sam joined Origin Capital Partners in February 2021 ahead of the first close of Fund 1. Sam leads all aspects related to the day-to-day operational management of all Funds managed by Origin Capital Partners including compliance, reporting, finance and banking arrangements.
After finishing his studies at the University of Otago graduating with a double degree in Law and Finance, Sam began his career at ANZ Bank in Auckland where he spent the next seven years. Throughout his time at ANZ, Sam worked across the Agriculture, Corporate and most recently the Institutional business unit as part of the bank’s Research and Analysis team. Here he prepared industry research and completed credit analysis for some of New Zealand’s largest listed entities.
The opportunity to work for Origin Capital Partners provided Sam with the chance to move back to the Bay of Plenty, where he grew up.
Andrew Livingston
General Manager, Kiwifruit
Born and raised on a sheep and beef farm near Te Awamutu, Andrew has a passion for agriculture and horticulture. He earned his degree in Agriculture and Agribusiness from Massey University, launching his career in rural banking in Canterbury and Otago.
Andrew's journey took him to the UK, where he honed his skills in corporate banking and hedge fund administration with BNY Mellon and JP Morgan. Returning to New Zealand, he joined EastPack, a leading post-harvest company in the Bay of Plenty, initially as Grower Experience Manager, collaborating with prominent kiwifruit and avocado growers. He advanced to Regional Manager, overseeing the team in the Te Puke and Tauranga regions.
Currently, Andrew serves as General Manager of Kiwifruit at Origin Capital Partners, where he oversees all on-orchard operations for the funds. Based in the Bay of Plenty, he continues to combine his agricultural roots with his horticultural experience, driving success in the kiwifruit sector.
Andrew is currently a Board Observer at EastPack Limited and completed Zespri’s Industry Governance Development Programme in 2022.
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