Richard Lindroos, global sports event director appointed to New Zealand National Fieldays Society CEO

6 March 2025

The New Zealand National Fieldays Society has appointed Richard Lindroos to the top job vacated by Peter Nation in December last year.  Joining the Society with over 20 years’ experience in sports event management and event ownership, Lindroos is not one to shy away from the task set to him by the Society Board.

“I’m excited to join such an iconic organisation at a significant time in its history, Fieldays is a pinnacle event on the global agricultural calendar, and Mystery Creek Events Centre is strategically placed to grow its event hosting portfolio into the future, it’s an exciting time,” says Lindroos.

With experience in both the public and private sector and extensive event management experience with FIFA, IMG and Supercars, Lindroos knows his way around major events and the input required to pull them off successfully. 

Board Chair and President, Jenni Vernon says they are delighted to have Richard join the Society; “as the Board we know Fieldays specifically has a special connection for many, and when considering who should lead our organisation through its next phase, Richard’s experience and enthusiasm for the industry made him the obvious choice.”  

Lindroos will commence his new role on the 7 April 2025, 2 months ahead of the 57^th Fieldays, held 11 – 14 June at Mystery Creek Events Centre.