Fonterra Co-op managing director Global Markets Consumer, René Dedoncker, has resigned. He is moving to Elders and will start as CEO on 1 October. Dedoncker has been with the co-op since 2005.
Dedoncker has given a six month notice period and will lead continue leading Mainland Group through the completion of the divestment transaction and transition to Lactalis ownership.
He has held several global leadership positions during that time, including leading our Mainland Group business since March 2025.
Prior to Mainland, he was a member of the Fonterra management team as managing director Global Consumer and Foodservice.
Dedoncker 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.
CEO Miles Hurrell thanked Dedoncker for his significant contribution to Fonterra, particularly through the process to divest Mainland Group.
