Shane Hammond is currently the Country Director at Mars New Zealand and has spent more than 20 years in the New Zealand FMCG industry.
He began his career with family-owned Mainland Products in Dunedin before moving to Auckland, where he held roles at Fonterra, Goodman Fielder, Cadbury, DB Breweries, and EasiYo. Shane joined Mars NZ in 2017.
During his time at Mars, Hammond has focused on building a strong culture of Associate engagement and development, setting the strategy and structure to unlock growth, strengthening retailer partnerships through joint business planning at both category and executive levels, and leading significant organisational transformation initiatives.
Outside of work, he enjoys staying active and connecting with friends and family through local travel. Along with his wife Anna, he’s a proud supporter of their children, Caitlin and Ethan, in their sports and activities. A proud Southerner, Hammond was born and raised in Dunedin and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Otago.
He is excited to join the Grocery Charity Ball as a Trustee, working alongside Will, Scott, Ross, and Nicole to continue the fantastic work of raising funds for deserving charities and helping the FMCG industry make a meaningful difference beyond the day-to-day.
