Bega Group have appointed Michael Jones to General Manager of Ingredient Sales

Baxter Executive Search is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Jones as the new General Manager (GM) of Ingredient Sales at Bega Group. This strategic decision follows an extensive executive search.

Michael brings a wealth of experience in senior sales and leadership roles within the dairy industry. His impressive career trajectory includes positions with Fonterra across diverse regions such as South Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Notably, for an impressive 14 years he served as the CEO of Clover Fonterra Ingredients, a joint venture based in South Africa.

Since relocating to New Zealand in 2022, Michael has continued to excel as Regional Head at Fonterra Farm Source, based in Invercargill. His previous roles spanned various responsibilities, including Sales and Marketing Management, Key Account Management, and Regional Leadership. Michael’s early career was marked by category-focused roles in Southeast Asia.

Australian owned Bega Group is a diversified branded food and beverage business with a focus on great food, great people, great aspirations and working for the greater good. With leading iconic brands and strategically located milk processing and manufacturing capacities, the organisation has 3,900+ employees and generates revenues of $3.38b (FY23) through products sold in over 40 countries and across two business segments, branded consumer and foodservice products, and bulk nutritional powders and dairy ingredients.

Michael commences with Bega Group on the 1st of July and will be based in Melbourne.

We eagerly anticipate Michael’s contributions to Bega Group’s growth and success in the dynamic ingredient sales landscape. His extensive industry knowledge and leadership acumen position him well for this pivotal role. Congratulations, Michael!

May 2024