Anthony Bourke

Chief Operating Officer, Yili Oceania at Westland Milk Products

Anthony Bourke is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the dairy and food industries, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Yili Oceania since September 2024. Previously, Anthony held the role of General Manager Industrial at Lactalis Australia, overseeing the operations division and central functions. Prior experience includes General Manager Operations at Bega Cheese Limited, leading multiple manufacturing sites, and key leadership positions at George Weston Foods, Devondale Murray Goulburn, and Lion Co. Anthony's career highlights encompass roles in research and development, operational risk management, and supply chain optimization, supported by a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering and a Graduate Diploma in Dairy Technology from the University of Melbourne.

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Christchurch, New Zealand

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Westland Milk Products

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Westland Milk Products is one of New Zealand’s largest dairy processors located in the West Coast and Canterbury regions of New Zealand. Providing over 1,500 jobs (including staff, farmers and their employees). Westland Milk Products is the largest employer on the West Coast and a key economic driver of the regional economy, generating more than 14% of the region’s GDP. Westland produces high quality butter, dairy powders, UHT milk & cream and specialist nutritional products with a combination of milk sourced from farmers in a small geographical area beneath the majestic Southern Alps of New Zealand’s South Island, manufacturing expertise and rigorous quality standards. Our premium product range combines innovation and tradition to bring a new level of nourishment to our customers. Our customers are located in more than 50 countries worldwide. Our brands include Westpro, Westpro Nutrition and Westgold butter. EasiYo, the iconic New Zealand brand of make-at-home yogurt is also part of the Westland family.