TESTIMONIALS
We’ve had the privilege of enabling the vision of
pioneering leaders across multiple disciplines.
“Although they’re a start-up, I would use CoPlantation because they had a fresh open approach which challenged us as farmers and foresters. They understood the motivations of the owner as well as the sensitivities around integrating iwi values into a commercial business. This is not easy but CoPlantation found an effective balance.”
Andrew Priest, Chief Executive/Kaihautu, Ngai Tahu Farming
“In Kusal’s two months with GCS, he transformed GCS into a company with vision, direction, and discipline. He was a role model for our management, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and a “Yes we can” spirit to our office.”
Jodie Wu, Chief Executive Officer, GCS
“Co-plantation bought a professional, creative and high energy approach to the re-branding work that Ngāi Tahu farming required. There were risks associated with using a start up business for this work but their strategy and the results exceeded expectations. We valued their ability to collaborate across our wider business and to understand the cultural significance of being a Maori organisation.”
Ben Giesen - GM Commercial & Market Development, Ngai Tahu Farming
“Kusal Perera is an individual who is single mindedly committed to success. He looks for alternative solutions to challenges.”
Francis Wanganju, Managing Director, TFA
“Kusal has a very particular set of skills, skills he has acquired over a long career in the dairy industry, skills that have helped deliver a ‘blue ocean’ product in Whaiora that has included the product concept, product development, product packaging and marketing collateral to deliver a go to market strategy.”
Richard Wyeth, Chief Executive Officer, Miraka
“CoPlantation has the ability to span political situations to achieve the desired outcomes. Their constant thinking and creativity ensured we were delivered with the best result. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending CoPlantation in future as their clear and concise communication, along with their comprehensive understanding of how busy people work ensured an outstanding outcome on our recent project.”
Michelle Cathcart, General Manager, Health Safety & Wellbeing, Ngai Tahu Farming
“Kusal’s inclusive, positive management style and his expertise linking product development with marketing brings the best out of scientists and technologists. He is a creative thinker which encourages creativity. Kusal’s boundless energy and enthusiasm is contagious. It was great to be part of his team. Kusal’s unique combination of expertise, experience and enthusiasm will be an asset for future collaborations. ”
Dr Lee Huffman, Principal Scientist, Team Leader, Plant & Food Research LTD