Lauren Hockings

Lauren Hockings is an experienced marketing professional with a background in loyalty marketing, project management, and promotions within the retail sector. At Foodstuffs New Zealand, Lauren has held several positions since September 2017, including Loyalty Marketing Manager for New World, Project Marketing Specialist, Advertising & Promotions Manager, and Grocery Promotions Coordinator. Prior experience includes serving as Insights Manager at IRI, INTL from January 2016 to March 2017, and a temporary role as Membership Administrator at the British Medical Association in late 2015. Lauren also gained valuable experience at Nielsen from August 2012 to December 2014, progressing from Client Service Executive to Senior Client Service Executive. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Consumer and Applied Science degree, specializing in Marketing Management and Consumer Food Science from the University of Otago. Secondary education was completed at Otumoetai College.