Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has advised that René Dedoncker has notified his resignation from his position as Managing Director, Global Markets Consumer to take up a position outside of Fonterra.
René Dedoncker has been with the Co-op since 2005 and has held several global leadership positions during that time, including leading the Mainland Group business since March 2025.
Prior to this role, Dedoncker was a member of the Fonterra Management Team as Managing Director Global Consumer and Foodservice.
Dedoncker has also led Fonterra’s Australian business, including through its merger with Fonterra Brands New Zealand to form Fonterra Oceania, and has held global leadership roles within the Foodservice business.
Dedoncker has a six-month notice period and has indicated his willingness to continue leading Mainland Group through the completion of the divestment transaction and transition to Lactalis ownership.
CEO Miles Hurrell thanked Dedoncker for his significant contribution to Fonterra, particularly through the process to divest Mainland Group, where Dedoncker has continued to provide strong leadership and drive performance as they prepare the business for sale.
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