Driving productivity and efficiency

CNH has appointed John Gilbert to the new role of business manager for its New Zealand operations.

John Gilbert

Gilbert was previously NZ sales manager for CNH Capital.

Brandon Stannett, Australia NZ managing director for CNH, says the move reflects ongoing growth and development of the company’s local business.

“John has been instrumental in shaping CNH Capital’s presence in NZ over the past four years, successfully launching and leading our financial services business in the market.”

The announcement came as the NZ government unveiled a new round of tax incentives for businesses, including a tax deduction of 20 per cent of the value of new assets.

John Gilbert says for farmers, the opportunity to fully deduct 20 per cent of the purchase price of new machinery was an attractive incentive and CNH stood ready to assist farmers should they choose to take advantage of it.

“These are certainly exciting times for our agriculture industry, which continues to grow and evolve, and this announcement from the government will make additional investment in farm businesses more attractive.

“I look forward to working with farmers and industry stakeholders in my new role. For CNH, along with our Case IH and New Holland dealers, this is an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to farm businesses and the broader agricultural industry.

“Through the machinery we produce and our continued advancements in technology, we aim to drive productivity and efficiency gains that support long-term success.”