ZESPRI appoints Tony Nowell as Chief Executive

ZESPRI appoints Tony Nowell as Chief Executive

ZESPRI Chairman Craig Greenlees today announced the appointment of Tony Nowell as Chief Executive to replace Tim Goodacre. Mr Greenlees said Mr Nowell was an outstanding New Zealander who has considerable experience managing diverse organisations.

“I’m delighted to announce the appointment of such a high calibre leader,” said Mr Greenlees. “After an extensive search the ZESPRI Board believes Tony has the skills and experience necessary to successfully execute the challenging objectives we’ve set to drive this business to the next level. In particular, Tony’s business experience in Asia and Europe will be beneficial as we learn how to better understand and respond to the needs of our consumers.”

Mr Nowell has extensive experience of the Asian and European markets, both important growth areas for ZESPRI, having spent 12 years in general management roles in Asia, and seventeen years working for French companies L’Oreal and Danone. Mr Nowell’s career spans the tourism, fragrance and beauty, household and body care, and biscuit and snack food industries, with his most recent role being Managing Director of Griffin’s Foods, based in New Zealand.

Mr Nowell is an avid supporter of initiatives to improve New Zealand’s business environment, devoting his time and leadership to a number of influential New Zealand organisations.

He is immediate past Chair of the New Zealand Food and Grocery Council, Chair of the New Zealand Packaging Accord Governing Board and the ASEAN New Zealand Combined Business Council, Co-Chair of the Government's Food and Beverage Task Force and Deputy Chairman of Leadership New Zealand. He has also recently been appointed as a New Zealand representative to the APEC Business Advisory Council.

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