Sanford - new CEO s start date announced
New Zealand-based seafood business Sanford has revealed that its new CEO, Peter Reidie, will take up the hot seat on 6 April.
Reidie was appointed in December as the successor of Volker Kuntzsch, who resigned in September.
He arrives from a role as chief executive of the Farmlands Cooperative Society. He had previously worked for Australia-headquartered food business Goodman Fielder.
When he was appointed, Reidie said: I have fresh perspectives to bring to Sanford and I am clear on my mission. I welcome the challenge of navigating the business and its people through the current volatile conditions, while working towards a long-term vision to grow sustainable shareholder returns.
Peter Reidie appointed new CEO for Sanford
20 Dec, 2020 09:14 PM
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NZ Herald
Sanford has appointed Peter Reidie as its new chief executive officer, three months after the company s previous boss departed.
Reidie will come from a role as chief executive of Farmlands Cooperative Society and was previously managing director for Australia and New Zealand at Goodman Fielder.
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Sanford chair Sir Rob McLeod said Reidie s personal qualities and values shone out during the recruitment process, which assessed both internal and external candidates. He is pragmatic and empathetic, has a strong focus on health and safety, and has the ability to get alongside growers and other stakeholders who ultimately give companies their social license to operate. All those qualities will be highly valued in his new role at Sanford, McLeod said.
Sanford names ag sector veteran Reidie as CEO
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Dec. 21, 2020 18:33 GMT
New Zealand fishing and processing firm Sanford has named Peter Reidie as its next CEO. He replaces Volker Kuntzsch who resigned in September after seven years leading the company. [.]
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