Nigel Pannett
Owner & Managing Director, Compass Agri Australia
From growing up on a dairy farm on New Zealand’s South Island, to founding leading Australian agri-business investment firm Compass Agri Australia, Nigel Pannett’s philosophy remains ‘look after the people and the land, and they will look after you’.
As managing director of Compass, Nigel leads a portfolio of award-winning farm investments, including fund structures that hold seven dairy farms, across the water-rich Derwent Valley in Tasmania.
A former rural banker, farmer and agronomist, Nigel uses his extensive agriculture and business experience to build strong and sustainable rural partnerships between Australia’s agri and finance sectors.
Together with a team of in-house specialists and high performing on farm teams, Nigel is committed to delivering strong financial returns for investors and positive environmental and social outcomes for communities.
When Nigel’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his young family and indulging in his love of music by strumming a tune or two on his guitar.