42 | Oceania Dairy REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT New CEO to lead Yili‘s NZ operations Yili recently purchased New Zealand’s second largest dairy producer Westland Milk Products. Safer air ow Proven performance For over 30 years, TPE has delivered reliable fume cupboard solutions for laboratories across New Zealand. Book your consultation today 04 939 6507 Built for safety. Built to last. Proudly supporting tpe.nz 03 684 7036 www.tradezone.co.nz steve@tzt.co.nz TradeZoneTimaru TIMARU IF IT MATTERS, IT’S TRADEZONE TradeZone Timaru is Locally owned. O ering Engineering Solutions with Top quality service. High-end components & quality consumables. Part of a nationwide TradeZone distribution network thoughout New Zealand. Proud to be working in conjunction with Oceania Dairy Yili Group has appointed a new chief executive officer to lead all five Yili Oceania Business Division companies in New Zealand, strengthening its Oceania leadership structure as it continues to expand its global dairy strategy and deepen integration across its international operations. Experienced New Zealand agribusiness executive Alex Turnbull has taken up the role of chief executive officer of Westland Milk Products, Oceania Dairy, Canary, EasiYo and Pure Nutrition. He will report to the Director of the Yili Oceania Business Division of Yili in New Zealand, Zhiqiang Li. Zhiqiang says Alex’s experience and strong track record across New Zealand dairy and food sectors made him the ideal candidate to build further on the global gains made by Yili’s New Zealand companies in recent years. “Yili’s investment in our high-value strategy is continuing to reap dividends with extra production capacity in the high-value protein and fats categories leading to increased global sales,’’ he says. “Across a number of categories, demand continues to outstrip supply. Alex brings with him more than three decades of senior leadership experience with a strong New Zealand focus across the global dairy and food sectors, spanning ingredients, consumer brands and foodservice. He has a mandate to strengthen performance, deepen farmer and customer partnerships and support the longterm success of Yili’s New Zealand businesses.” The group has expanded significantly in New Zealand since its initial offshore investment and subsequent acquisitions, including the development of major processing infrastructure and the establishment of longterm production capability in the South Island. It has continued to invest in research, manufacturing and product innovation across its local businesses. Alex’s appointment follows a senior career spanning New Zealand and international dairy and nutrition sectors. He was most recently chief executive of Manuka Health, where he led a significant business turnaround and delivered sustained improvements in profitability, cashflow and operational performance. Previously he held senior executive and board roles at Fonterra, including managing director for Latin America, and leadership positions across global ingredients, nutrition and consumer businesses. Alex says he is looking forward to joining the group and working closely with farmers, customers and teams across its New Zealand businesses. “New Zealand plays a unique and important role in Yili’s global portfolio. I’m excited to be joining the business and to work closely with our farmers, customers and teams to build on the strong foundations already in place and create enduring value together.” The appointment comes at a time when Yili continues to strengthen its position in global dairy markets, with its New Zealand operations playing a key role in high-value ingredient production and export supply chains.
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