Wendy Paul

CEO

I have worked for several multi-national organisations over the last 25 years of my career and I have joined GFF after 18 years with dairy Co-operative Fonterra, where I held a variety of roles across supply chain, customer services, sales, risk management, crisis response, governance, brand/reputation management and organisational change.

I led the reset of the Co-op’s Purpose and shift in culture required to deliver on the long-term strategic direction where I recently held the position of Director Culture and Wellbeing.

 I have also held several board roles, most recently with the New Zealand Defence Force and volunteers for Springboard Trust, an organisation focused on supporting school Principals with their Strategic Planning.

 I am at my best when in service of others, making meaningful and impactful contributions to something bigger and participating in activity that makes a sustainable and intergenerational difference for communities. I am dedicated to life-long learning and is a graduate of the Global Women’s Breakthrough Leadership course and a member of the International Women’s Forum.

 I hold a Certificate in Maritime Studies and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with Majors in Private Law and Transport Economics.

 I live in the North Shore of Auckland with my husband, son and two dogs.