In May 2025, Mavin Group officially appointed Mr. Michael Peter Boddington as an Independent Member of the Board of Directors, marking a new milestone in strengthening corporate governance and reaffirming the Group’s commitment to sustainable development in the agriculture and food sector.
The appointment of an independent board member is a strategic move to enhance transparency and objectivity in corporate governance. It also enables Mavin to align more closely with modern international management standards, advancing long-term growth and global integration goals.
Mr. Michael Boddington is a leading expert in the agriculture and livestock sector in the Asia-Pacific region, with over 30 years of experience. He is the Founder and Managing Director of Asian Agribusiness Consulting, a strategic consulting firm supporting enterprises across the animal protein supply chain, including pig, poultry, and dairy farming, genetics, trading, and technology.
Previously, Mr. Boddington held key positions at PIC – the world’s leading pig genetics company – and served as East Asia Director of Alltech, where he led business development and training in livestock production. He has also acted as a senior advisor to major financial institutions such as IFC and Rabobank, and maintains close partnerships with governments, associations, and companies in China, Australia, Vietnam, and other countries.
Mr. Boddington’s presence on the Board is expected to bring international insights, innovation initiatives, and deep expertise to support Mavin’s market expansion and sustainable growth strategies.
With Mr. Michael Boddington’s appointment, Mavin Group’s Board of Directors now includes six members – three international and three Vietnamese – all seasoned leaders in the agriculture and food industry. This diverse board blends international strategic vision with deep knowledge of the Vietnamese market. With representatives from Vietnam, Australia, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Mavin’s Board brings together strengths in governance, finance, technology, and sustainability. These collective capabilities will help Mavin maintain its leadership in high-tech agriculture while advancing towards transparent, modern management standards and strengthening its brand on the global stage.
Mavin Group Board of Directors as of May 2025:
• Mr. David John Whitehead – Chairman of the Board
• Mr. Dao Manh Luong – Vice Chairman
• Mr. Adam David Sack – Board Member
• Mr. Michael Peter Boddington – Board Member
• Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan – Board Member
• Mr. Dao Manh Hoa – Board Member