Our people are our biggest asset
Our Management Team
Shane Lamont: Managing Director, Emerald Foods
Shane joined Emerald Foods as CEO in 2006 and has over 20 years experience in food manufacturing, focused on dairy and vegetable processing. He has an MBA and Bachelor of Food Technology from Massey University (NZ) and an NZCS from Waikato Polytechnic (NZ). Since joining Emerald Foods, Shane has now taken over as Managing Director, responsible for the Global Foods Group, including New Zealand Natural.
shanel@icecream.co.nzFraser Brown: Regional Manager, Middle East & North Africa, CIS States, Pacific & The Americas, Emerald Foods
Fraser joined the Emerald Foods team in 2005 after 19 years in international trade and logistics, including 3 years in London. Fraser's experience is food specific and includes numerous account management, sales and general management roles.
fraserb@icecream.co.nzCampbell Cave: Regional Manager, East and Central Asia, Emerald Foods
Campbell has over 15 years experience in the retail sector and has been with New Zealand Natural since 2004. Campbell has overseen the roll-out of New Zealand Natural in China, Thailand and Vietnam and has driven continued growth of the brand throughout the rest of Asia. Campbell holds a Post Graduate Diploma of Marketing from Auckland University (NZ) and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Rutgers University (USA).
campbellc@nzn.com.auDavid Foreman: Regional Manager, Australasia, Emerald Foods
David joined Emerald Foods in 2003, after 16 years in Europe. David holds a BMS from Waikato University (NZ) and has extensive international experience including management consultancy with Cranfield Business School and various multinational organisations in the UK, Belgium and Sweden. He was appointed Regional Manager, Australasia for New Zealand Natural in 2006.
davidf@icecream.co.nzMatt Bailey: International Business Development Manager / Australasian Grocery Manager, Emerald Foods
After studying biochemistry, Matt left university and began in production, manufacturing for Marks & Spencers in the UK. He spent most of his time in the UK working for Yorkshire Tea. In 2007, Matt came to New Zealand and began selling Griffins Biscuits & Snacks to UK & Asia Pacific. He joined Emerald Foods in 2010.
mattb@icecream.co.nzJason Bough: Foodservice Manager, Emerald Foods
Jason joined Emerald Foods in 2008 as Foodservice Manager, responsible for sales of foodservice brands into the hospitality channel. Jason is a qualified chef with many years experience in foodservice with multinational FMCG companies including Nestle, Unilever, Illy, and most recently The Bell Tea & Coffee Company. Jason manages the New Zealand Foodservices sales team and our NZ key distributors.
jasonb@icecream.co.nzDana Coote: Retail Marketing Manager, Emerald Foods
Dana joined Emerald Foods in February 2011 after 14 years in the Duty Free industry. Working for the world’s largest international Duty Free company, Dana was responsible for the New Zealand marketing operations and store development. Her retail marketing experience is complemented by a background in the graphic design and print industry.
danac@icecream.co.nzMichael Carter: Information Technology Manager, New Zealand Natural
Michael joined the team in 2003 and has qualifications in technology and business analysis. With over 10 years experience in IT, Michael has extensive knowledge of the New Zealand Natural IT infrastructure, point of sale systems, analytics software, store equipment and logistics. He is also responsible for the day to day operation of the Australian head office.
michaelc@nzn.com.auDipak Chhima: Store Development Manager, Australasia, New Zealand Natural
Dipak joined the team in 2005 as Operations Manager for NZ and then took on the additional responsibility of International Trainer. He was promoted to Store Development Manager, Australasia in 2009. Prior to joining New Zealand Natural, Dipak was a successful franchisee with Muffin Break and has over 20 years retailing experience.
dipakc@icecream.co.nzLogan Darby: Planning and Purchasing Manager, Emerald Foods
Logan has over 15 years experience in food manufacturing and has been with Emerald Foods since 2000. Starting as a Production Team Leader, Logan spent over 5 years running day to day factory production, before moving into production planning. Natural progression has seen Logan promoted to a purchasing role and his appointment as Planning and Purchasing Manager in 2008.
logand@icecream.co.nzJackie Klitscher: Technical Manager, Emerald Foods
Jackie is a dairy specialist Food Technologist with 25 years experience in product research & development, compliance and quality assurance. She has extensive knowledge of global market requirements and a passion for working with customers to develop unique and contemporary innovations in ice cream.
jackiek@icecream.co.nzPeter Matthews: Queensland State Manager, New Zealand Natural
Peter has been with New Zealand Natural since 1989. With over 30 years of retail experience from shop floor to management, he has been an integral member of our franchise model development. Originally trained as a Civil Engineer in the UK, Peter eventually settled on the Gold Coast of Australia with New Zealand Natural in its early development.
pmatthews@nzn.com.auTerry Morris: Global Training Manager, New Zealand Natural
Terry joined Emerald Foods in 2006 and has been a qualified and awarded executive chef with 25 years experience. He has previously held sales roles with Fonterra and Nestle Foodservices. Terry coaches new franchisees and continuously develops improvement programmes for training. Terry also holds The Guinness World Record for the most ice cream scoops on a single cone (2010).
terrym@icecream.co.nzBeverly Rubanenko: NSW & ACT State Manager, New Zealand Natural
Beverley joined New Zealand Natural in November 1993 as a Franchisee, opening the first store in Warringah Mall, Sydney. In 1998, Beverley joined head office as an Area Manager, and in 2009, took on the role of NSW & ACT State Manager. Prior to joining New Zealand Natural, Beverley worked in the retail industry. She is a qualified school teacher and is certified in Assessment and Workplace Training.
brubanen@nzn.com.au