The board of directors of PGG Wrightson (PGW) will commence a leadership review process as a consequence of the upcoming departure of the company's chief executive officer, Mark Dewdney. This process is being planned with a view to having new leadership in place by the beginning of 2018. Mark Dewdney, who was appointed in June 2013, notified the board of his intention to resign to pursue his private interests. He will remain as chief executive until the end of 2017 and will work closely with the Board to implement any changes in leadership.