The kiwifruit marketer has added two executives this month.
Zespri has added two new executives to its team this month, with Alastair Hulbert starting as the company’s Chief Global Supply Officer and Giorgio Comino as Executive Officer Europe and North America.
Zespri chief executive Dan Mathieson said he was looking forward to the contributions they’ll make as Zespri continues to both grow supply and add value through its global brand.
Mathieson said that Hulbert brought with him a significant amount of experience and business acumen from more than 20 years in leadership roles within the fresh produce sector, including as chief executive of T&G Global, and his insights into emerging supply chain trends will help Zespri reach its target sales revenue of $4.5 billion by 2025.
The Chief Global Supply Officer role is pivotal, with Hulbert responsible for leading Zespri’s talented supply chain team and managing commercial relationships with Zespri’s supply chain partners.
Hulbert said he was excited to be contributing to a successful New Zealand industry.
“Zespri is not just an incredibly successful brand - it's part of an industry that is growing strongly and working hard to deliver value for growers, for supply chain partners and for the communities where we live and work," he said.
Mathieson says Comino's appointment completes the line-up of the company’s executive officers overseeing the major markets of Greater China, Asia Pacific and Europe and North America.
Cominio said his focus would be on continuing to build "the love for Zespri brands" across North America and Europe in collaboration with its retail and business partners.
Comino started with Zespri on July 1 based in the Antwerp office while Hulbert will be based in Mount Maunganui (New Zealand) from July 7.
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