Zespri has appointed Tim Mackle as Chief Supply Chain Officer following a comprehensive executive assessment and development process facilitated by SEQEL Partners.

Zespri is the world’s leading kiwifruit brand, employing over 900 staff and earning revenues of circa $5 billion. The business is a co-operative owned by more than 4,200 growers in New Zealand and internationally and is the country’s largest horticulture exporter.

Tim has been Zespri’s Acting Chief Operating Officer for the past year, leading a function which includes New Zealand Supply, Global Supply Chain Development and Insights, In Market Supply Chain, and Global Quality teams - his new role will continue to lead these key functions. He has worked closely with growers, post-harvest, and industry leaders to deliver significantly more volume to customers in recent years, including returning strong value in the 2024/25 season. Prior to Zespri, Tim was CEO at DairyNZ.

Tim has now commenced in the role, and we wish him every success.