Mark Woods

Mark Woods has extensive experience in finance and commercial roles. Mark currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Helius Therapeutics, where they are responsible for financial management, legal matters, and company secretarial needs. In this role, they have helped the company become New Zealand's leading medicinal cannabis company and has implemented best practice financial management systems.

Prior to their current position, Mark held several roles at Fonterra, including General Manager Commercial - Global Consumer Brands and Commercial Manager. In these positions, they were responsible for commercial activities, new business development, and driving value for Fonterra brands across multiple markets. Mark also led teams and provided commercial support to various departments within the company.

Before their time at Fonterra, Mark worked as a Financial Planning Manager at Diageo, where they oversaw financial planning and forecasting for Diageo Africa. Mark developed relationships with key stakeholders and implemented consolidated financial outlooks and strategic plans.

Overall, Mark Woods has a strong background in finance and commercial leadership, with experience in various industries and regions.

Mark Woods completed their Associate's Degree in International Trade from RMIT University in 1994. Mark then pursued further education and earned their Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Monash University from 1997 to 2001.