Who We Are
FutureBees NZ maintains a close relationship with a number of consultants who can provide expert advice on varying topics around beekeeping and honeybee breeding. By subcontracting some of our expertise from the wider New Zealand beekeeping and bee science landscape, we can keep FutureBees operations lean and can quickly add members and expertise to our team.
Sharl Liebergreen
Director, FutureBees NZ
An accomplished consultant in the fields of livestock genetic improvement and farm systems development, Sharl is a versatile and empathetic communicator who gets his message across while paying close attention to client needs.
As a partner of highly respected science and technology firm AbacusBio, Sharl is involved in delivering world class solutions for clients across the agribusiness world. He enjoys working with diverse groups including farmers, breeding companies, and governments around the world. His strength lies in training and upskilling farmers to realise the benefits of novel on-farm technologies for better outcomes and sustainability.
Jonah Duckles MSc
Director, FutureBees NZ
Jonah catalyses research and discovery through data science. With an academic background in GIS and satellite remote sensing, and a career of open-source software advocacy and teaching. His expertise in ‘big-picture’ technology strategy and business development and is a key communicator connecting FutureBees with industry, community and clients.
He enjoys building cross-cultural, collaborative, information sharing initiatives and training programmes, and has a proven record having worked with organisations large and small to help them build diverse and capable communities of people that work together for impactful change.