3 May 2005
PLC New Zealand Limited Appoints New General Manager
PLC New Zealand Limited announced today the appointment of Brian Tomlinson as General Manager. Mr Tomlinson replaces
Brian Maley who retires after nine-years at the helm of the leading private label food manufacturer.
Brian Tomlinson highlighted the enormous contribution Mr Maley has made to the growth and success of PLC. "During
Brian's tenure at PLC, he has recruited and developed a very experienced management team, who together have been
responsible for upgrading the PLC plant at New Lynn.
“The plant now boasts state of the art facilities. The company has built excellent relationships with its customers and
contract clients, and is proud of the portfolio of brands that it manufactures on their behalf. I look forward to
building on Brian's success, and am very excited about the future at PLC," Mr Tomlinson said.
Mr Maley plans to combine retirement with consulting on a part-time basis, utilising his extensive manufacturing
management experience.
Brian Tomlinson joins PLC from parent company, Hansells where he has held the position of National Sales Manager since
2001. He has a strong background in sales and marketing in the FMCG sector, having previously held senior roles with SC
Johnson and South African Breweries.
A keen sportsman, Brian coaches cricket and plays president’s grade for Howick Pakuranga. Sons, Travis aged 21 and
Timothy aged 14 share their father’s love of cricket having both played at representative level. Brian also competes in
ultra distance and marathon running and more recently triathlon events with wife, Teri. He’s looking forward to
competing in the Port of Tauranga Half Ironman in January 2006.
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PLC New Zealand Limited: A leading private label and contract food manufacturer, PLC produces a range of wet-based, dry
powered mixes and snack foods for the New Zealand and Australian markets.
A photo of Mr Tomlinson is available in print or electronic format
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