Paperboard producer, Whakatāne Mill Ltd (WML), has appointed Ron Hooper, a highly experienced and well-regarded business leader from the food and packaging industry, to be the Mill’s new chief executive.
Hooper is stepping into the position on June 1, after holding a number of senior roles within multinational companies, including Griffins, Nestlé, and Mars. He has demonstrated success in building and developing FMCG businesses at the highest global level, including in Australia, Asia, and the US.
Bringing his expertise and experience to WML, Hooper will lead the Mill into its next phase of expansion, from July, also providing an opportunity to introduce measures for increased sustainability.
“I am really excited to be joining the team at Whakatāne Mill and really looking forward to the challenge of overseeing this new, exciting phase in its journey,” Hooper said.
Executive chair Ian Halliday said Hooper’s appointment was an important milestone for WML and that: “Ron is a driven and motivational leader, with the ideal background to lead the company and team through the expansion.”
The Mill is a significant employer and contributor to Whakatāne and the Bay of Plenty’s local economy. It has been producing paper and paperboard for 80 years.
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