Retired from Fonterra after 36 years (including predecessors) in November 2007. Now contracting to international dairy industry. Experiences in New Zealand, Dubai, Europe and Chine.A dedicated experienced executive and industry leader retired from a dynamic global dairy industry and has the following key strengths: A global perspective coupled with strategic skills to translate vision/mission into realistic actions and outcomes. Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to influence at all levels (governance and management). A wealth of experience of working collaboratively to build effective internal/external relationships with key stakeholders national and international industry leaders, regulatory authorities, executive/management team and staff. Business savvy, with a very strong focus on stakeholder expectations and market requirements. Recognises the importance of the people factor in an organisation as the key to innovation and realising the true potential of the business. Uses lessons from other organisations obtained by close relationships to identify opportunities and weaknesses. Experience in a series of mergers and growing of cultures culminating in leading the Fonterra merger of two or more very distinct manufacturing cultures, meeting all targets and goals in year one. A proven view and understanding of costs and performance detail. Recognised technical expert in the field of food processing technologies, logistics and supply chain through to wastewater treatment.