Emma Parsons

Emma leads Fonterra’s work on strategy and optimisation, overseeing the central portfolio management function, and the development and implementation of strategy.

Prior to 2022 when Emma joined the Fonterra Management Team, she was the General Manager of Capital Strategy and CEO of Agrigate, a joint venture between Fonterra and Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC), GM Responsible Dairying, and had roles in Brazil and Argentina where she developed the Co-operative’s export relationships and supply chain integration across Latin America.

Prior to joining Fonterra in 2001, Emma worked for the New Zealand Dairy Board and Kiwi Dairies.

She has a Master of Business Administration, with First Class Honours, from Massey University, and has Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Commerce degrees from Victoria University of Wellington.