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Fonterra announces appointment of independent director to the board
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Tuesday, 29 October, 2024, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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New Zealand
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Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, announced the appointment of Alistair Field, who will join the board as an independent director on November 1, 2024.
Field is based in Australia and has 30 years of experience in the mining, metals, manufacturing and logistics sectors. He is currently a non-executive director of BlueScope Steel Limited and Alcoa Corporation and previously served on the board of Alumina Limited, which is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alcoa Corporation.
Prior to commencing his governance career, Field held the position of chief executive officer and managing director of ASX-listed Sims Limited, based in United States and Australia. Prior to joining Sims Limited, he held a number of senior leadership positions including as director of the Patrick Terminal & Logistics division of Asciano Limited and as chief operating officer of Rio Tinto’s Bauxite and Alumina Division.
Peter McBride, chairman, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, said, “Alistair presents as a grounded and authentic leader. In his conversations with the Board, he has demonstrated an understanding of our co-operative mindset and empathy toward the challenges and aspirations of farmers. Alistair’s deep international experience includes markets that are strategically important to Fonterra, including China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. He’s had significant exposure to initiatives that enhance sustainability and commercial outcomes in the productive industries, which is relevant to our Co-op’s own pathway and commitments in that area.”
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