Annette Breen

Annette Breen has extensive experience in business and process architecture, with their most recent role being Head of Business & Process Architecture at Kiwibank since October 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Fonterra as a Business Process Manager from August 2018 to October 2021, where they were responsible for leading a team and providing thought leadership and design governance for global sales, supply chain, and procurement functions. Before their role at Fonterra, Annette held positions as a Senior Business Analyst at Fonterra Co-operative from January 2016 to August 2018 and as a Business Process Advisor - Distribution at Foodstuffs Auckland Ltd from August 2011 to January 2016. Annette began their career as a Business Process Analyst at Fonterra in June 2004 and worked there until July 2011.

Annette Breen's education history includes various degrees and certifications obtained over the years. In 1999 to 2001, they pursued a Bachelor of Applied Science in Agriculture with a focus on Agribusiness and Horticulture at Massey University. Following that, they continued their studies at the same institution and obtained a Master's degree in an unspecified field of study from 1999 to 2005. Additionally, Annette completed a Master's degree in International Business Management from Massey University between 2002 and 2005, specializing in International Business, Trade Policy, and Sustainable Development. In 2017, they attended the Knowledge Academy and obtained a PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation & Practitioner certification. As for additional certifications, Annette completed the Fonterra Leadership Essentials Programme offered by JumpShift Development Ltd in August 2022. Annette also obtained a PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training from The Knowledge Academy in August 2017. Lastly, Annette attained a Master of Management (International Business) certification from Massey University in November 2005.