27th August 2026 People / Scott TechnologyScott Technology has today appointed Jerson Nascimento Jr, Global Chief Procurement & Innovation Officer at JBS, one of the world’s largest food companies, as a board director.
17th August 2026 People / SynlaitSynlait’s director of strategic projects, Glenn Laing, has resigned from his position, having joined Synlait as head of assets and engineering in 2021.
10th August 2026 MFB / PeopleMy Food Bag chair, Tony Carter, intends to retire from the board of the meal kit company on 19 November – the day it releases its half-year results.
10th August 2026 Bioeconomy Science Institute / PeopleThe Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao has welcomed its new chief executive, Angus Haslett.
4th August 2026 People / QueenstownJames Stevenson-Wallace has been appointed as chief executive of Queenstown Lakes District Council, following a decision of the full Council on 23 July 2026.
3rd August 2026 PeopleBrad Olsen has made the decision to step down from his role as chief executive at Infometrics, to focus on his principal economist role.
30th July 2026 Awards / PeoplePeanut butter baron Pic Picot is among the food, beverage and primary sector leaders on the shortlist.
29th July 2026 NZMB / PeopleThe New Zealand Meat Board has appointed trade policy and advocacy expert Esther Guy-Meakin as its new chief executive.
27th July 2026 People / SpiritsThe chief executive of Spirits NZ, Robert Brewer, is becoming the new president of the world Spirits Alliance, the global advocacy body for hard liquor.
22nd July 2026 Move Logistics / PeopleTransport and logistics operator Move Logistics Group has appointed Graham Stuart as an independent director, effective 1 August 2026. He will also chair the company’s Audit and Risk Committee.
20th July 2026 Comvita / PeopleMānuka honey specialist Comvita has tapped former Fonterra and Livestock Improvement Corporation leader Dr Emma Blott to serve as its new chief commercial officer.
16th July 2026 People / RetailGS1 New Zealand has named Alison Crosbie as general manager, growth, as the organisation evoles from barcode standards to powering trusted data across New Zealand’s digital economy.
