Welcome to Zespri, one of the world’s most successful horticultural marketing companies and NZ’s largest horticultural exporter, exporting more than 167 million trays of kiwifruit to more than 50 countries around the world, managing 30 percent of the global volume. 

We’re part of a global team of growers, post-harvest suppliers, employees, distributors and retailers dedicated to consistently providing quality, fresh kiwifruit. With sales revenues of $3.1 billion, the Zespri™  Brand is recognised as the world leader in premium-quality kiwifruit. 

Based in New Zealand, we are 100 percent owned by current or past kiwifruit growers, and employ approximately 550 people globally. On behalf of our 3,200 growers in New Zealand and 1,200 growers based elsewhere, we manage kiwifruit innovation, supply and distribution management and marketing of Zespri™ Green, Zespri™ Organic Green, Zespri™ Sweet Green, Zespri™ SunGold, Zespri™ Organic SunGold, Zespri™ Gold Kiwifruit and Zespri™ Red. 

Zespri invests heavily in the future of New Zealand kiwifruit. Our plant breeding programme is the world’s largest and most advanced, with 75,000 potential new varieties. We are also at the cutting edge of research on kiwifruit health and nutrition, on-orchard productivity and sustainability, to name a few. This passion, innovation and investment ensures Zespri’s position as the world’s premier kiwifruit brand. 

Agriculture & Farming

Food & Beverage

Zespri International

Rishi Koganti

Jiunn Shih

Luke Gallagher

Jason Te Brake

Blair Hamill

Richard Hopkins

David Scullin

Edith Sykes

Michael Johnson

The Leadership Team at Zespri International is responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the company, ensuring operational excellence, and driving innovation in kiwifruit production and marketing. This team collaborates across various functions, including marketing, supply chain management, finance, and sustainability, to enhance the global reach and brand reputation of Zespri™ kiwifruit. By leveraging their expertise and insights, they work to optimize resource utilization and foster a culture of growth, innovation, and quality within the organization.

Leadership Team

Marketing and Brand Development

Supply Chain and Operations Management

Finance and Accounting

Leadership Team

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Marketing and Brand Development

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