• Kellogg ANZ has announced the appointment of Kate Collareda as IT director. Image: Kellogg ANZ
    Kellogg ANZ has announced the appointment of Kate Collareda as IT director. Image: Kellogg ANZ
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Kellogg Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) has announced the appointment of experienced FMCG leader, Kate Collareda as IT director, joining the Kellogg ANZ Leadership team.

Collareda was previously IT director for supply chain planning and procurement at Campbell Soup Company and prior to moving to the United States worked for The Arnott’s Group in Sydney in roles supporting supply chain, R&D and managing IT infrastructure and operations.

Collareda's extensive manufacturing experience also includes leading global digital transformation programs across quality, operational excellence, and cyber security to successfully drive business value.

Kellogg ANZ managing director Anthony Holme said Collareda would help the company identify and implement emerging technologies, helping to increase efficiencies within its supply chain and drive ongoing business value.

“As we continue to focus on our digital transformation journey we are delighted to welcome such an accomplished IT leader like Kate to our Kellogg ANZ leadership team,” said Holme. 

Collareda said a clear focus going forward would be developing and delivering a future focused roadmap to leverage and enhance digital capabilities for the Kellogg ANZ business.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to lead the IT team at Kellogg ANZ and work on such an iconic portfolio of brands," said Collareda. 

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