Fonterra announces Mainland Group leadership change
5 February 2026
Fonterra announces Mainland Group leadership change
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd today advises that René Dedoncker has notified his resignation
from his position as Managing Director Global Markets Consumer to take up a position outside of
Fonterra.
René Dedoncker has been with the Co-op since 2005 and has held several global leadership
positions during that time, including leading our Mainland Group business since March 2025.
Prior to this role, René was a member of the Fonterra Management Team as Managing Director
Global Consumer and Foodservice.
René has also led Fonterra’s Australian business, including through its merger with Fonterra
Brands New Zealand to form Fonterra Oceania, and has held global leadership roles within our
Foodservice business.
René has a 6 month notice period and has indicated his willingness to continue leading Mainland
Group through the completion of the divestment transaction and transition to Lactalis ownership.
CEO Miles Hurrell thanks René for his significant contribution to Fonterra, particularly through the
process to divest Mainland Group, where René has continued to provide strong leadership and
drive performance as we prepared the business for sale.
ENDS
For further information contact:
Fonterra Communications
Phone: +64 21 507 072
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