April 25, 2013
Fonterra announces changes to senior management of regional business unit
Dairy ingredients supplier, Fonterra Co-operative Limited, has announced changes to the senior management of its Asia Pacific Middle East Africa (APMEA) business unit.
The changes also include the departure of Mark Wilson, its current managing director of APMEA.
According to Fonterra CEO, Theo Spierings, a new leadership team has been confirmed for APMEA, and appointments effective from June 1, 2013. Judith Swales will take on the role of managing director (Australia). She had previously leaded Heinz (Australasia) and Goodyear Dunlop Business (Australia).
The new APMEA leadership team includes:
Managing Director ASEAN, Juan Carlos Pestana, who is currently head of Fonterra's Latin American JV with Nestle.
Managing Director ISMEA (Indian Sub-continent, Middle East-Africa), Alan Fitzsimmons, who is currently General Manager of Fonterra's Indo-China business.
Managing Director New Zealand, Peter McClure, who currently occupies this role.
Director Commercial, Malcolm Smith, who is currently Chief Financial Officer for Fonterra's ASEAN- Middle East North Africa business.
Director Marketing, Chris Augustijns, who is currently Chief Marketing Officer for Fonterra's ASEAN-Middle East North Africa business.
Director Operations & Supply Chain, Joe Coote, who is currently Optimisation Director for Fonterra's NZ Milk Products division in New Zealand.
Director People, Culture & Services, Garry Mudford, who is currently leading the SAP implementation across the Australia-New Zealand business unit of Fonterra.
