New Zealand King Salmon
Lauren Ellis has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Lauren currently holds the position of Head of Global Brands at New Zealand King Salmon since May 2023. Prior to this, they worked as the Global Marketing Manager and Global Brand Manager at the same company. Before joining New Zealand King Salmon, Lauren worked as a Senior Business Manager at Clemenger BBDO from November 2017 to March 2019. Lauren also gained experience as a Senior Account Manager at eg+ worldwide, where they led various projects and campaigns. Lauren has also held positions such as Business Manager at MadSocial, Vocal Coach / Lead Singer / Manager at Feijoa Funk, and Business Development Manager and Events Manager at Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre. Lauren started their career as a Senior Marketing Manager and Account Manager at Cooper McKenzie Marketing, working with a diverse range of clients. Lauren also worked as a Marketing Tutor at Victoria University of Wellington, where they taught various marketing subjects and provided academic support to students.
Lauren Ellis completed their Bachelor of Commerce with Honours, specializing in Marketing Management, and their Bachelor of Arts Minor in Performing Arts and Songwriting at the University of Otago from 2006 to 2010. Lauren also holds a Certificate 4 in Frontline Management from Leadership Management Australia (RTO #3908), although the month and year of obtaining the certification are not provided.
New Zealand King Salmon
We believe in creating the ultimate salmon experience, and, with more than 30 years of history in farming and processing this rare species, and as the world’s largest producer, we consider ourselves the King salmon experts. We’re proud that our King salmon is the highest-quality, tastiest salmon you can get, but we’re also invested in making sure our salmon is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to grow nutritious and safe protein. Our high-value brands each target the needs of a specific customer segment, with stories connecting our special place, product and people with a discerning audience of consumers, chefs and trade professionals around the world. With our premium foodservice brand, Ōra King, we are one of the first protein companies in the world to achieve branding all the way through to the restaurant menu. Our leading retail brand, Regal, is positioned around Marlborough’s unique provenance story with significant consumer recognition in New Zealand. Southern Ocean, our other retail brand, is loved by consumers for its value and convenience. In September 2016, we launched a premium pet food brand – Omega Plus – into a new consumer category, using our King salmon by-products as the number-one ingredient. The future sustainability of our business is built not only on a fabulous product, but also on the expertise, commitment and resilience of our team. With approximately 500 team members , predominantly based in Marlborough and Nelson, we are a significant employer for the region, requiring a diverse range of skills and experience. We want to help our community prosper by providing an increasing number of “green jobs” in our region, committing to fair pay, attracting and nurturing talent, maintaining a safe, happy and productive workplace and driving an engaged culture. To find out more, visit kingsalmon.co.nz Ownership: Listed on the NZX & ASX