Benoit has more than 30 years' experience in the logistics, agri-food processing and trading sectors, through a number of executive positions held in different regions around the world.

In 2002, the Marcenac family settled in New Zealand and made it their new homeland.

For close to 17 years, Benoit has been the Managing Director and Shareholder of Sofrana Unilines, a leading shipping company operating in the South Pacific.  Benoit is also a Shareholder and Director of Export Plus Ltd (export of food products) and a Shareholder and Director of Sofi Holdings Ltd (commercial real estate).

For many years, the Marcenac family has owned a farm in Northland and have deepened their anchorage in this region.