Travis leads Lincoln Agritech as CEO, guiding the company’s strategy and growth. He also holds the role of Professor of Applied Entomology at Lincoln University, reflecting his deep expertise in insect pathology and molecular biology.

Alongside his leadership at Lincoln Agritech, Travis is co‑founder and Chief Science Officer of Biosouth Ltd and Managing Director of Agroceutical Products NZ Ltd. His career has seen him previously take on senior roles such as Director of the Bioprotection Research Centre and Director of the BioProtection Research Centre, a Centre of Research Excellence.

With a background in biopesticide development and commercialisation, and 20 years of working in AgResearch, Travis brings a unique blend of scientific knowledge and experience to Lincoln Agritech’s mission of providing practical solutions for complex land-use problems.

Focus areas:

• Leadership and organisational strategy
• Insect pathology and molecular biology
• Biopesticide development and commercialisation of research