Paul Rennie

Paul Rennie has a diverse work experience spanning across various roles and companies. Paul is currently the Operations Director at Olam Food Ingredients (OFI), a position they assumed in July 2021. Prior to this, Paul was the Managing Director of Aranui Orchards Ltd from March 2021 to June 2021.

Before their current roles, Paul held several key positions at Tasti Products Limited. Paul served as the Operations Director from April 2018 to February 2021, responsible for various aspects of operations including production, maintenance, quality, safety, and supply chain. Paul also worked as the General Manager of Operations from August 2016 to April 2018, where they played a crucial role in driving process excellence and developing talent within the organization.

Paul has also worked at Fonterra, where they held multiple roles of increasing responsibility. Paul served as the General Manager of Special Projects, Vice President of Supply Chain & Operations, and General Manager of Supply Chain & Operations for the China market. These roles involved driving supply chain transformation, developing business capabilities, and expanding distribution and product launch initiatives.

Earlier in their career, Paul worked at Unilever France, where they held various roles including Innovation & Technology Director, Manufacturing Manager, and R&D Project Leader. In these positions, they focused on supply chain management, innovation, and technology development.

Overall, Paul Rennie's work experience showcases their expertise in operations management, supply chain optimization, and leadership development across multiple industries.

Paul Rennie completed their education with a Bachelor of Engineering (1st Hons) in Chemical & Materials Engineering from The University of Auckland in 1994. Paul then pursued a PhD in the same field at the same university from 1994 to 1998.