Ben Hughes

Ben Hughes has a diverse work experience in various roles and companies. Ben started their career in 2001 as a Category Manager at Goodman Fielder. Ben then worked as an Assistant Brand Manager and later as a Brand Manager at Goodman Fielder and Bluebird Foods, respectively. In 2005, they joined Fonterra, where they held positions such as Brand Manager, New Markets Development Manager, and Senior Brand Manager. After that, in 2011, they worked as a Senior Marketing Consultant at da Vinci Marketing. Since 2012, Ben has been a part of Zespri International, taking on roles such as Regional Market Manager, Regional Manager, General Manager, and Sales Lead.

Ben Hughes completed their Bachelor's degree in Management Studies with a focus on Marketing and Accounting (Hons 1st Class) at The University of Waikato from 1996 to 2000. Ben then pursued a Master's degree in Management Studies specializing in Marketing & International Management (With Distinction) from The University of Waikato from 2000 to 2001.