Stephen Elliott

Stephen Elliott has extensive experience in the food and dairy industry, primarily at Fonterra since 2002, where roles have included General Manager Innovation - Global Markets and various directorships focused on performance excellence and product value streams. Responsibilities have encompassed leading global product strategies, managing international capital projects, overseeing SAP implementations, and enhancing operational performance through lean manufacturing principles. Prior to Fonterra, Stephen worked as a Maintenance Reliability Engineer at Kiwi Dairies Cooperative Ltd and as a Fitter Turner at Croucher & Crowder Engineering. Stephen holds multiple degrees from The University of Waikato, including an MBA in Strategy, Performance, and Leadership, along with qualifications in management and engineering.