The Board of PGG Wrightson has announced that Alan Lai will become Chairman of the company post the retirement of Sir John Anderson following annual shareholders' meeting. Alan Lai was appointed as a director of the company on 30 December 2009. He is the founder and Executive Chairman of Agria Corporation.

Mr. Lai has established many enterprises in China, Hong Kong and internationally and is also the Vice Chairman of the Shenzhen General Chamber of Commerce in China. The company also announced the intention of the Board to appoint John Nichol as a director and member of the Audit committee, replacing the vacancies left by Sir John's retirement. Mr. Nichol has been Managing Director of Optica Life Accessories Ltd. for the past 11 years.