Prior to joining Plant & Food Research in 2023, Mark spent five years at Fonterra Cooperative Group as Director Research & Development, Category Marketing & Strategy, leading a team of around 400 staff. During his 30 years with Fonterra, Mark held roles based in New Zealand and internationally. This included three years in Japan in a technical role focused on growth and customer engagement, and five years in the US where he was the Regional Director for Fonterra Americas, based in Chicago.

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