Murray Goulburn appoints new chief financial officer

mg-5Murray Goulburn Co-operative has announced the appointment of David Mallinson as Chief Financial Officer effective from June 1.

Mr Mallinson has held various senior positions since joining MG in 2013, including Chief Executive Officer (Interim), Executive General Manager Sales & Marketing (Interim) and Executive General Manager Business Operations.

Mike Walsh has been appointed to the role of Commercial Director, with responsibility for sales, marketing and innovation. Mike has extensive experience in FMCG having been with SABMiller for 23 years and as Chief Operating Officer of Carlton & United Breweries for the past three years.

Mr Cameron Smith, Interim Executive General Manager Supplier Relations, has been appointed in the role of Supplier Relations Director on a permanent basis. Mr Smith has extensive experience in the dairy industry having held roles with the Department of Agriculture (Victoria), MG and for the past 15 years as a farm management consultant.

Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ari Mervis said, “I believe these additions to the Executive Leadership Team will bring the appropriate blend of skills and experience and will be key to ensuring strong leadership for the future competitiveness of MG.

“I would like to thank Mr Alan Tilley who fulfilled the CFO role on an interim basis for the past 12 months for his support and leadership and wish him the very best for the future.”