Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has announced that Chief Innovation and Brand Officer Komal Mistry-Mehta will leave the Co-op in October 2026.
Concluding a 15-year career with the business, Fonterra CEO Richard Allen acknowledged Mistry-Mehta's significant contributions to the business.
“Komal has been central to driving Fonterra’s innovation, digital and brand agenda during her time as the Chief Innovation and Brand Officer. She has led the transformation of the Co-operative’s innovation and digital performance, established the Ki Tua Fund, and accelerated the application of advanced technologies across the business," said Allen.
"She also previously led Fonterra’s active living business. Her leadership has built a more connected innovation system for the Co-operative. We thank Komal for her considerable contribution and wish her every success for the future."
Mistry-Mehta added that Fonterra has played a vital part in the New Zealand economy and nourished the world through dairy nutrition. She found it incredibly rewarding to be part of this mission.
"It has been a privilege to contribute to the Co-operative's long-term sustainability, and I am proud of what the team has accomplished. I am excited to step into my next chapter of leadership impact, and I look forward to seeing Fonterra’s continued success over the coming years.”
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