Last week we said farewell (for now) to Jacqui Craig, our Industry Relationships and Office Manager, and long-term colleague.

A long serving member of our team, Jacqui joined KVH in 2011 at the height of the Psa response and while the organisation was in its early days of being formed. Needless, to say, she has seen it all and has been keenly involved in every step the organisation has taken in the years since.

Jacqui’s role has included many functions but to name just a few, she has always been the “go to” for daily staff and operational requirements for the KVH office and has managed our administration functions. She also provided administration and accounts support for NZKGI.

With long-standing experience within the kiwifruit industry, combined with her amazing contacts and friendships, Jacqui has assisted both KVH and NZKGI with maintaining relationships and contacts with personnel across the post-harvest sector.

She has also been a long-term champion of industry personnel development and has been key to the success of several industry groups and causes for good – which will be left in good stead thanks to her efforts.

It goes without saying that many readers will know Jacqui well and join us in thanking her for her immense contribution to KVH and the industry over the years.

We wish Jacqui all the best as she embarks on her next journey – we’ll miss her as a colleague but take reassurance and happiness in knowing that she’ll always remain a close friend.