Kiwifruit New Zealand have announced the appointment of Mark Campbell to the role of Chief Executive

We are thrilled to share that Kiwifruit New Zealand have announced the appointment of Mark Campbell as Chief Executive, effective 30 November 2026 following an extensive executive search by Baxter Executive Search.

Mark has a broad range of skills and experience having worked for multinational organizations, locally and internationally including global brand businesses in Singapore, London, and Melbourne.

He has a Business degree from Massey University and worked in beverage manufacturing and exports alongside retail, hospitality and the FMCG sector. Mark is expert at government and regulatory affairs, project management and has significant industry transformation experience.

His branded FMCG product marketing and regulatory background along with operational acumen are supported by strong commercial and corporate affairs experience including government relations, public relations, media, and stakeholder communications.

Mark has worked in and been a director of operating companies in the Asia Pacific region and has strong networks in NZ government agencies and industry bodies.

We congratulate Mark on his appointment and wish him every success.