Leon FungDirector of Operations, Danone Nutricia

Leon is a successful team leader served multi-national companies in the dairy and food segment for more than 20 years, gained practical experience in different areas of commercial operation, process technology and engineering, multi million dollars CAPEX project management etc, he has in depth understanding of the dairy industry both in China and New Zealand. Being a Chinese Kiwi, Leon has great interests in building stronger business ties between the two countries, advising in capital investment, trade and market assessment, he successfully helped the establishment of Yashili New Zealand Ltd. in Pokeno also another dairy company in the recent years.

Leon is currently leading Danone Nutricia NZ, previously held senior management roles in Winston Nutritional, Yashili New Zealand, Anhyro China, Tetra Pak China. He also worked for New Zealand Dairy Board, Kiwi Northland Dairy, Nestle China in his career. Leon holds a master’s degree in dairy technology from Massey University and EMBA from Fudan University, he is in the executive committee of a couple of organisations and also an active member of New Zealand Asian Leaders and Institute of Directors New Zealand.