Kevin Bowler, the first independent CEO of My Food Bag, has stepped down from his role. He started with the company in June 2018 and navigated it through a period of significant change.
"I'm sad to be leaving My Food Bag, but I know the time is right for my family and me. When I look back at my time with the business, I'm most proud of the way our team has worked together tirelessly through the uncertainties of the pandemic and still achieved all of its prelisting forecasts in the FY21 and FY22 years. This was done while keeping each other safe and doing our bit to support Kiwis in lockdowns and periods of isolation across the motu," said Bowler.
Bowler's final day with the company is October 14, and during the search for his replacement, Chief Financial Officer Mark Winter will act as interim CEO.
"Kevin successfully led the business through the COVID-19 pandemic, which delivered a number of significant challenges, including heightened health & safety risks, supply chain disruptions, rapid periods of growth and high inflation. It has been a challenging time for My Food Bag and despite this, with Kevin's leadership, the business has performed well, transitioned to a publicly listed company and is investing for the future," said Tony Carter, My Food Bag's Chair.
"During Mr Bowler's tenure, the business virtually tripled its earnings, took control of national operations from third parties, opened two new assembly facilities in Auckland and Christchurch, and broadened its offering to customers by adding recipe choice, made meals and its grocery options via the Kitchen. We wish Kevin all the very best as he seeks out new challenges in his personal and professional life."
