Our Team

People before profit

At Peirson Farms, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. Our team brings a wide range of skills, knowledge and experience to the table. Together, we are committed to growing high quality avocados and macadamias, with the end goal of benefitting at-risk children and youth in the Bundaberg region.

OUR CEO
Madeleine Marais
Chief Executive Officer, Company Secretary

Madeleine is a qualified Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in the audit and compliance sector through roles in Business Services and the assurance section of Ernest and Young. Before taking on the role of CEO of the Peirson Group in 2021 she held the role of Chief Financial Officer of PresCare. Madeleine serves in various volunteer roles in her local church in Eatons Hill and has until recently chaired the Finance and Administration Board of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland. She is currently a member of the Finance Committee of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Australia. Madeleine applies her experience in compliance and corporate governance to the Peirson Group to ensure that the organisation has sound business practises.

CEO
Retief Scholtz
Retief Scholtz

Farm Manager

Russel Strout
Russell Strout

Farm Supervisor

Michael Basson
MIchael basson

Farm Supervisor

Jodie Fair
Jodie Fair

Farm Finance and Administration Officer