NEW ZEALAND | Leading New Zealand flour manufacturer Champion Flour Milling has made New Zealand history, announcing the hiring of Huzeinat Shidi, the first female miller in the country’s history.
Emigrating from Nigeria, where Shidi was also the West African country’s first female miller, she brings a wealth of knowledge to Champion’s Mt. Maunganui site. Having graduated from the prestigious Swiss Milling School, renowned for its world-class grain milling training in Switzerland, Shidi will have a leading role in ensuring Champion continues to meet the needs
of customers and consumers with world-leading grain to table solutions.
“Huzeinat Shidi is an exceptional and passionate miller who is a positive addition to the Champion team," said Champion Flour Milling, Country Manager Chris Anderson.
"At Champion we develop ourselves, peers, and teams, to be better every day which Huzeinat encompasses. As the first female miller in New Zealand, Huzeinat has established herself as a milling expert, and brilliant mentor. She has a bright future ahead of her at Champion where we value diversity and inclusion, and we are honoured to be a part of it.”
“I am so grateful to have joined the Champion team here in New Zealand," said Shidi.
"Champion excels in baking the future from flour all thanks to its diverse and expert team. It is wonderful to witness the gender diversity across the site from female assistants in milling, to women operating forklift drivers and I am excited about my career here."
The milling industry is a vibrant sector that combines traditional skills with modern technology to produce a wide range of flours. Milling is one of the oldest trades in the world, and wheat is one of the most important crops in New Zealand. Shidi's experience and leadership will undoubtedly contribute to the ongoing success and innovation at Champion Flour Milling, further solidifying its reputation as a leader in the industry.
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