Komal Mistry-Mehta

Komal leads Fonterra’s innovation, research, and development functions along with the Co-operative’s brand and communications activities. This includes shaping the future of Fonterra by developing and commercialising innovation, technologies, and new business models.

In addition, Komal oversees the Active Living Business Unit, and has responsibility for setting the global strategy for Core Dairy, Foodservice, and the Nutrition Science portfolio.

Prior to joining the Fonterra Management Team, Komal led Fonterra’s high-value global ingredients business Active Living, unlocking growth through developing and commercialising science backed health and wellness solutions. In her prior role, Komal’s work establishing and developing Fonterra Ventures earned her the title of New Zealand’s Young Executive of the Year in the 2017 Deloitte Top 200 Awards. Prior to joining Fonterra in 2011, Komal worked for Deloitte in Europe.

She is known for her leadership in developing people and her strong advocacy for diversity and inclusion.

Komal has completed the Executive Program at Stanford University School of Business and holds Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Management degrees from the University of Waikato. She is a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand as well as a member of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.