Blair Culph

Blair Culph currently serves as the Global Supply Chain Development Manager at Zespri International, where responsibilities include optimizing costs and enhancing network efficiency while maintaining premium fruit quality across the global supply chain. Previously, at Fonterra, Blair held several key positions, including NZ Supply Chain Design Manager and Supply Chain Transformation Programme Manager for Automation, driving strategic supply chain initiatives and warehouse automation projects. Other notable roles encompass Regional Supply Chain Manager for both Waikato and Lower North Island regions, focusing on end-to-end operations, and Site Business Improvement Manager, where efforts were directed at enhancing operational performance. Blair began a career in transportation planning with Asset Forestry Logistics, progressing to senior roles and conducting significant feasibility studies. Academic qualifications include a Graduate Certificate in Project Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Agribusiness from Massey University.