Guy Wills

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Chief Executive Officer @ rubisco®
Auckland, NZ
Guy Wills's Location
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand
Guy Wills's Contact Details

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About Guy Wills

Guy has an extensive career at the Senior Management, CEO, founder level spanning Corporate, SME and Private Equity in Start-up and expansion, from both investor and investee. Most recently, Guy has completed ten years with then NZX Publicly listed company, New Image Group. The initial engagement came after the group acquired he co-founded the business Somnaceutics Limited, with its clinically proven Sleep enhancing Milk peptide. During this period, Guy operated as GM of the listed company and was a key founder for the split out of the new division, - NIG Nutritionals, now an international leader in health and wellness products, primarily focused on goat based dairy Nutritionals and early through to adult stage nutritional products and nutraceuticals. NIGN has an integrated supply chain from farms to branded consumer products exporting to over 13 countries, including 10 years in China. The group has grown annual revenue several times during this period to exceed NZ$300M. NIG Nutritionals grew from revenue below NZ$10M to above NZ$100m.Guy's diverse background, originating with marketing, senior management, and leadership in business and corporate environments. He has both a disciplined background born out of a marketing and corporate pedigree from over a decade’s experience in fast-moving consumer goods, coupled with significant entrepreneurship and start-up experience having recently co-founded, led and exited a consumer and industrial products, joint venture technology and start-up; recently in biotech, health and wellness supplements and dairy.This early career was from a foundational period of 11 years in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) with companies such as Goodman Fielder and Heinz-Wattie’s. He held senior management, Australasian divisional President and international posting responsibilities. Revenue responsibility exceeding NZ$500m and expenditure budgets NZ$200m plus. During this period, he developed expertise in wide aspects of sales and marketing, brand development, R & D and innovation, strategic partnering, deal negotiation, and divisional leadership for retail, food-service, industrial & new channels, with international responsibilities extending to Australia and Asia. Mr Wills Holds a BBS (Marketing and Psychology) and is currently studying for his Doctorate in Integrative Medicine.Mr Wills is a fitness enthusiast and holds a private pilot license. He was a trustee of the conservation foundation and a volunteer for the SPCA pet therapy program.

Guy Wills's Current Company Details
rubisco®

Rubisco®

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Chief Executive Officer
Auckland, NZ
Website:
rubisco.co.nz
Employees:
6
Guy Wills Work Experience Details
  • Rubisco®
    Chief Executive Officer
    Rubisco®
    Auckland, Nz
  • Nz Natural Fibres
    Chief Executive Officer
    Nz Natural Fibres Feb 2023 - Present
    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
  • Pacific Channel
    Ceo Designate, Entrepreneur In Residence
    Pacific Channel Mar 2021 - Present
    Auckland, New Zealand
  • New Zealand Equity Partners Limited
    Investor
    New Zealand Equity Partners Limited Feb 2021 - Present
    New Zealand
  • Dewpoint Innovations
    Chief Executive Officer
    Dewpoint Innovations Feb 2022 - Jul 2023
    New Zealand & Australia
  • Nig Nutritionals Limited
    General Manager
    Nig Nutritionals Limited Dec 2013 - Dec 2020
  • New Image International
    General Manager, Ceo New Image Group (Nzx)
    New Image International Dec 2010 - Dec 2013
    Auckland, New Zealand
  • Somnaceutics Limited (Acquired By New Image Group Ltd)
    Ceo And Co- Founder
    Somnaceutics Limited (Acquired By New Image Group Ltd) Nov 2008 - Nov 2010
  • Pacific Channel Limited
    Private Equity And Angel Investment
    Pacific Channel Limited Aug 2008 - Apr 2009
  • Climate Surfaces
    Director, Shareholder
    Climate Surfaces Mar 2001 - Jan 2008
  • Climate Surfaces
    Co-Founder, Shareholder & Managing Director
    Climate Surfaces Mar 2001 - Sep 2007
  • Carter Holt Harvey  - New Ventures
    Ceo Investment Strategy
    Carter Holt Harvey - New Ventures May 2000 - Feb 2001
    Auckland, New Zealand
  • Wattie'S (Kraft Heinz)
    Area Vice President - Australasia
    Wattie'S (Kraft Heinz) Jun 1998 - Mar 2000
  • Wattie'S (Kraft Heinz)
    General Manager - The Good Taste Company
    Wattie'S (Kraft Heinz) Mar 1997 - Jun 1998
  • Wattie'S (Kraft Heinz)
    Business Group Manager - Retail Shelf Stable
    Wattie'S (Kraft Heinz) Nov 1994 - Mar 1997
  • Wattie'S (Kraft Heinz)
    Group Product Manager
    Wattie'S (Kraft Heinz) Jun 1992 - Nov 1994
  • Watties
    Graduate/Product Manager
    Watties Feb 1991 - Jun 1992

Guy Wills Skills

Strategic Planning Trade Marketing Food Service Start Ups Manufacturing Executive Management Business Strategy Fmcg Biotechnology Business Planning Marketing Strategy New Business Development Change Management Entrepreneur Entrepreneurship Team Leadership Management Strategic Thinking Process Improvement Product Development Strategy Team Building Cross Functional Team Leadership Analysis Public Speaking Leadership Budgets Management Consulting Negotiation Strategic Partnerships Sales Marketing Brand Development Coaching Venture Capital Business Development Retail Product Marketing International Business Sales Management Market Analysis Strategic Consulting Marketing Communications Mergers And Acquisitions Account Management Supply Chain Selling International Sales Small Business Product Management

Guy Wills Education Details

  • St Kentigerns College - Auckland
    St Kentigerns College - Auckland
  • St Peters School - Cambridge
    St Peters School - Cambridge

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Guy Wills works for Rubisco®

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Guy Wills's current role is Chief Executive Officer.

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Guy Wills attended St Kentigerns College - Auckland, St Peters School - Cambridge.

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