Many of the appointments are to newly created roles.
Asahi Beverages New Zealand (ABNZ has appointed several new people into senior roles to support ongoing growth, build capability, and provide opportunities for its people as it continues to invest in establishing itself as one of New Zealand’s leading beverages companies.
Chief executive Andrew Campbell said the appointments reflect that ABNZ is striving to attract and retain great talent.
“We’re excited to be welcoming to our team new people who bring with them outstanding, and in several cases, global experience to drive future growth.”
Among those joining the business, Tom Robinson takes up the newly created role of GM supply chain, based at Asahi Beverage’s Papakura manufacturing site. British-born Robinson is currently plant manager at Asahi Beverages’ Yatala Brewery on the Gold Coast, which is Australia’s largest brewery.
A highly experienced and effective site GM, Robinson has run multiple brewing and cider-making operations and held his role at Yatala for more than 11 years. He was previously a head of manufacturing for Heineken, based in the UK for four years.
Robinson also worked for leading UK brewers Scottish and Newcastle and has a degree in chemical engineering. He has commenced his new role remotely and will move to Auckland when the travel bubble between Queensland and Auckland reopens.
Mark McGuire has been appointed to the new role of New Zealand capital projects manager responsible for the businesses’ supply chain function. McGuire has been with ABNZ for more than 12 years and was previously manufacturing operations manager.
Another new addition is Aidan Collins who joins the business as head of on premises. Collins brings with him a wealth of experience in the liquor industry.
Andrew Dufty fills the newly created role of head of field sales for the company’s alcohol beverages sales team. He has also spent most of his career in alcohol sales.
Another recent appointment is Jo Jalfon into the newly created position of manager, corporate communications. Jalfon is responsible for internal and external communications for the growing beverage business. She has 15 years head of corporate communications and marketing experience leading corporate affairs agendas across a range of sectors including FMCG, dairy, finance, tourism, and media.
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