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ABOUT COMVITA
Comvita (NZX:CVT) was founded in 1974/5, with a purpose to heal and protect the world through the natural power of the hive. With a team of 550+ people globally, united with more than 1.6 billion bees, we are the global market leader in Mānuka honey and bee consumer goods. Seeking to understand, but never to alter, we test and verify all our bee-product ingredients are of the highest quality in our own government-recognised and accredited laboratory. We are growing scientific knowledge on Mānuka trees, the many benefits of Mānuka honey and propolis and bee welfare. We have planted millions of native trees, improving our natural ecosystems and biodiversity, and mitigating climate change in conjunction with our focus on carbon emissions reduction, while helping ensure the supply of high quality Mānuka honey. In 2023 Comvita was certified B Corp, a global community of like-minded companies that strive to balance profit with purpose, seeking to use business as a force for good. Comvita has operations in Australia, China, North America, Southeast Asia, and Europe – and of course, Aotearoa New Zealand, where our bees are thriving.
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Comvita Acquires Market Leader HoneyWorld Singapore
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BRIDGET COATES
Chair | Auckland
Bridget is Chair of Toitū Tahua: Centre for Sustainable Finance and Chair of Koi Tu (a think tank, based at the University of Auckland). She is also Director of Yealands Wine Group, Northern Rescue Helicopter Ltd, American Chamber of Commerce and MyFarm Kiwifruit Investment Fund and Director and Trustee of Mindful Money, a charity with a focus on encouraging responsible investment. She has been a Governor of the NZ Superannuation Fund and a Director of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Bridget has also been a Director of public companies, Sky City Limited and Fisher & Paykel Appliances Holdings Limited, and a Director of Tegel Group Holdings Ltd. She was formerly CEO of Carter Holt Harvey Plastic Products and Director of Research for CS First Boston NZ Ltd as well as being a Member of the University of Auckland Council. Bridget joined the Comvita Board as an Independent Director on 1 October 2021, appointed Chair on 31 August 2024, and is a member of the Safety & Performance Committee and Audit & Risk Committee.
ZHU GUANGPING
Director | Shenzhen
Mr. Zhu Guangping established Shenzhen Comvita Natural Food Co. Ltd in 2004, which introduced the Comvita brand into the China market and set up the first franchised store of Comvita. Shenzhen Comvita Natural Food Co. Ltd was Comvita’s exclusive distributor in China for 12 years prior to selling 51% to Comvita in 2017. Comvita acquired the balance of 49% in July 2019. In addition to Comvita business, Mr. Zhu owns and operates businesses in manufacturing, real estate and retail. He has extensive experience in business management, strategy, investment and luxury goods industries. He has held directorship and chairmanship positions in a number of public and private companies in China and Hong Kong. Mr Zhu holds an EMBA from CKGSB. He joined the Comvita board in October 2019.
BOB MAJOR
MSC | Independent Director | Tauranga
Bob Major spent the majority of his career in various roles within the New Zealand dairy industry, working for Fonterra, the New Zealand Dairy Board & the New Zealand Dairy Research Institute. He has held global leadership roles for Fonterra in strategy, mergers & acquisitions, ingredients sales & marketing & innovation. He has held regional leadership roles in the Middle East, Hong Kong & China, & was on the senior leadership team of both the New Zealand Dairy Board & Fonterra. Bob is Chairman of Gibbs Holdings (Nelson) Ltd & a director of BioVittoria & Miro Berries. He Chairs High Value Nutrition, one of the National Science Challenges, the Avocado Primary Growth Partnership & is a member of the Oriens Capital Investment Committee. Bob is a past Chair of The Mud House Wine Group & has been a director of Westland Milk Products, Sealord Group, Kiwirail & Barker Fruit Processors. Bob is a Chartered Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Directors & joined the Comvita Board in September 2019 and is Chair of the Safety and Performance Committee.
MICHAEL SANG
Independent Director | Christchurch
Mike is a professional independent Director. He is Director and Chair of Audit & Risk Committees for Orion NZ, BRANZ and Government Super Fund. Mike has over 20 years’ experience with a finance background and a career in a variety of sectors including roles as CEO of Ngai Tahu Holdings and CFO of PGG Wrightson. Mike is a Chartered Member of the IOD and a Chartered Accountant with CAANZ. He joined the Comvita Board in October 2023 and is Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee.
LUKE BUNT
CA | Independent Director | Auckland
A professional director and small business mentor, Luke has over 30 years’ experience in manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing in both durable goods and FMCG and has considerable experience in financial services and property. He has held senior executive positions in a number of well-known New Zealand corporates, both public and private. This includes ten years with The Warehouse Group where he was Chief Financial Officer and Head of Property, and 10 years with the DB Group where he was Group General Manager Finance and Planning. Luke was previously on the Comvita Board from July 2014 through to September 2023. He re-joined the Comvita Board in September 2024 and is a member of Audit & Risk Committee and Safety & Performance Committee.
YAWEN WU
Director | Shenzhen
Ms Wu joined China Resources in April 2012 as Business Director of Strategy Department of China Resources (Holdings) Limited, and she joined China Resources Enterprise (CRE) as head of Asset Management Division in July 2021. Ms Wu also works as CEO of China Resources Verlinvest Health Investment Co, Ltd since 2019. Ms Wu previously leads international M&A transactions and post-investment management at CR group level, and she has over ten-years’ experience in investment, strategic planning and management with industries across consumer goods, healthcare and real estate. Ms Wu is currently a member of the board of directors and a member of a few board sub-committees of companies including Oatly Group AB (OTLY.US), Genesis Care Pty Limited, and a number of domestic companies that CR group has invested in mainland China. Ms Wu holds a Master of Science degree in International Business from University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom. Yawen joined the Comvita Board on 13 September 2021.
BRETT HEWLETT
B.Food.Tech, MBA, MInstD | CEO | Mount Maunganui
Brett is a highly experienced leader with significant international business development experience, in both emerging and developed markets. Before becoming Chief Executive Officer in September 2024, Brett served as a Director on the Comvita Board from May 2017, and was the Chair from Jan 2020 to August 2024. Before joining the Comvita Board Brett was Chief Executive Officer of Comvita from 2005 to 2015. Before joining Comvita he served over 15 years in senior roles at the global food packaging giant Tetra Pak in UK, Europe and the Middle East. In addition to his executive experience, Brett has held numerous governance and advisory board roles, including Director of Quayside Holdings Ltd, Chair of Bluelab Holdings Ltd, Chair of Priority One, Director of Derma Sciences Inc. (DSCI: Nasdaq), Director of SeaDragon (SEA: NZX), Chair of Enterprise Angels, and membership in NZTE’s Better by Design Advisory Board and the Callaghan Innovation Stakeholder Advisory Group. Brett holds a Bachelor of Food Technology from Massey University and a Master of Business Administration from the International Institute for Management Development in Switzerland. He has also completed advanced management programs at Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Sloan School of Management.
NIGEL GREENWOOD
Chief Financial Officer
Nigel has had extensive experience in finance having held senior executive finance roles with various New Zealand companies. Prior to joining Comvita, Nigel held CFO roles with Synlait Milk Ltd, Crane Distribution NZ Ltd, Gough Group Ltd and Lyttelton Port Company Ltd. A Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants and a member of the Institute of Directors, Nigel has a Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in accounting) and has completed the General Manager Programme at the University of Michigan. He was also a finalist of the Deloitte CFO of the year in 2018. Nigel joined Comvita in September 2020 as Chief Financial Officer responsible for ensuring sound financial decision-making that aligns with Comvita's strategy, profitability, sustainability and overall growth, while also enhancing investor confidence and driving operational efficiency.
DR JACKIE EVANS
PhD, BSc (Hons) Microbiology | Chief Science Officer
Dr Jackie Evans joined Comvita in 2017 and has over 20 years of experience leading international Science and Research programs within the Pharmaceutical and Natural Health industry sectors. As Comvita's Chief Science Officer, Jackie is dedicated to both science and quality, with a deep passion for advancing scientific knowledge surrounding the health benefits of Mānuka Honey and other natural products. Before joining Comvita, Jackie held senior clinical research positions at pharmaceutical companies GlaxoSmithKline and Amgen in the United Kingdom, where she managed global clinical trial programs for HIV and cancer medicines. More recently, she held senior positions at PHARMAC, the New Zealand Government's Medicines Funding Agency, critically appraising the science behind medicines and negotiating multimillion-dollar funding contracts with International Pharmaceutical companies. Jackie holds a BSc (Hons) in Microbiology from the University of Reading, UK, and a PhD in Virology and Immunology from University College London, UK.
MONICA YIANAKIS
Chief Digital & Marketing Officer
Monica is a seasoned business leader with over twenty years of diverse experience across FMCG, retail, and consumer goods industries. Having joined Comvita in February 2024, she brings a wealth of expertise from her previous roles. Notably, as CEO of Bobux, Monica spearheaded sales expansion into 40+ countries, solidifying the brand's global presence. Prior to that, her tenure at Lion saw her managing standalone business units and introducing innovative ventures like wellness cafés. Her career includes senior brand and marketing leadership positions at renowned FMCG giants such as Danone, Frucor (where she curated the 'Goodness' portfolio), and Nestlé, where she headed the global innovation desk for the cereal business in Switzerland. Monica is renowned for her strategic acumen, adeptly crafting brand and consumer-focused strategies that yield solid commercial results.
