Fonterra announces new appointments

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited has announced changes to the roles and responsibilities of two members of the it management team.

Jacqueline Chow, who is currently managing director Global Brands and Nutrition, will take up the role of chief operating officer velocity as of 1 June. She will work alongside the management team to accelerate performance across the Co-operative.

Chief executive Theo Spierings says, “In her new role, Jacqueline will lead the next stage in Fonterra’s evolution, working across the entire Co-operative to push forward the Velocity part of our V3 strategy and deliver the best possible performance.”

In addition, Johan Priem, currently Fonterra’s president Greater China, will take on the additional role of managing director Asia Middle East and Africa on 1 August.

Mr Spierings says, “Johan will draw on his extensive knowledge, experience and relationships in the region, which includes a number of Fonterra’s key strategic markets.”

René Dedoncker, a senior executive in the Global Brands and Nutrition team, will join the Fonterra Management Team as acting managing Director Global Brands and Nutrition, with effect from 1 June.