14 June 2013
Turners & Growers Ltd announces the appointment of Alastair Hulbert as Chief
Executive Officer
Sir John Anderson, Deputy Chairman of Turners & Growers Ltd, has announced
the appointment of Alastair Hulbert as Chief Executive Officer effective
today, Friday 14 June 2013.
"Alastair has extensive industry experience and talent which will be very
valuable in managing New Zealand''s largest vertically-integrated produce
marketer.
Alastair has been involved with the produce industry for much of his life,
growing up on an asparagus farm through to the growing, packing and marketing
of fresh produce both in New Zealand and offshore. This unique background
enables him to bring a wide range of relevant experience to the Chief
Executive position, across all aspects of the business."
His most recent roles have been at the executive level; as General Manager of
International Markets for Turners & Growers and prior to that he spent nine
years as General Manager of Delica Global, Turners & Growers export
subsidiary company, a company that has put strong grower and customer
relationships at the heart of its business model.
The appointment of Alastair to the CEO position will bring a considerable
amount of industry experience, stability and leadership to the company,
allowing for a refocusing on core business relationships and a vision for the
future expansion and growth of Turners & Growers Ltd.
For more information, please contact:
Sir John Anderson
04 499-0161
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