Alex Bisson is a Risk Policy Adviser at Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) where he plays a key role in shaping biosecurity and emergency management policy to protect and support New Zealand’s horticulture sector. With a strong background in regulatory analysis and risk assessment, Alex contributes to national submissions on critical issues such as import health standards, emergency management legislation, and international phytosanitary protocols.

His work involves close collaboration with government agencies, industry groups, and growers to ensure that biosecurity measures and emergency frameworks are robust, evidence-based, and responsive to the unique needs of the horticulture industry. Alex’s insights have been instrumental in advocating for stronger protections against high-impact pests and in highlighting the sector’s role in national food security and climate resilience.

Based in Wellington, Alex is committed to fostering a thriving environment for New Zealand’s fruit and vegetable growers through strategic policy engagement and sector-wide coordination