Fonterra CFO Andrew Murray Resigns
Fonterra Co-operative Group chief financial officer Andrew Murray has resigned to take up a role outside the dairy giant.
Four candidates are standing for two Elected Director places on the Fonterra Board: Cathy Quinn, an incumbent Director, Jessie Chan, Mark Cox and Peter Moynihan.
The two candidates who receive the most votes will be elected. They will take office immediately after the close of the Annual Meeting on Thursday 12 November 2026.
Shareholders can vote online or by post on the elections and resolutions until 10:30am on Tuesday 10 November. They can also vote on the resolutions in person, online or by proxy during the Annual Meeting, which starts at 10:30am on Thursday 12 November at the Mystery Creek Events Centre, Gallagher Building, Gate 2, 125 Mystery Creek Road, Ōhaupō, Hamilton.
Council Contest in Southern Northland
An election is also required for the Fonterra Co-operative Council in Ward 3, Southern Northland, where Adam Cullen and Kirsten Watson are the candidates.
The successful candidate will become a Councillor immediately after the close of the Annual Meeting.
Candidate Meetings
Shareholders can meet the Director candidates at seven in-person meetings between Thursday 22 and Friday 30 October, or at one of two online meetings. The sessions give shareholders a chance to learn more about each candidate’s skills and attributes and to ask questions.
| Date | Time | Location | Venue |
| Thursday 22 October | 7pm to 9pm | Invercargill | Ascot Park Hotel, 41 Racecourse Road |
| Friday 23 October | 11am to 1pm | Ashburton | Hotel Ashburton, 11-35 Racecourse Road |
| Tuesday 27 October | 12pm to 1.30pm | Online | Online Meeting |
| Tuesday 27 October | 7pm to 9pm | Pukekohe | PIA Events Centre, 59 Ward Street |
| Wednesday 28 October | 11.30am to 1.30pm | Whangārei | The Barge, Maunu Road, Maunu |
| Wednesday 28 October | 7pm to 8.30pm | Online | Online Meeting |
| Thursday 29 October | 11am to 1pm | Cambridge | Sir Don Rowlands Centre, 601 Maungatautari Road, Leamington, Karapiro |
| Thursday 29 October | 7pm to 9pm | Stratford | Stratford Golf Club, 100 Pembroke Road East, Stratford |
| Friday 30 October | 11am to 1pm | Palmerston North | Awapuni Function Centre, 67 Racecourse Road, Palmerston North |
Queries about the elections and Annual Meeting can be directed to the Returning Officer on the Election Helpline, freephone 0800 666 034.
Key Dates
- Tuesday 20 October: Voting opens
- 22 to 30 October: Director candidate meetings
- Tuesday 10 November, 10:30am: Online and postal voting closes
- Thursday 12 November, 10:30am: Annual Meeting, Mystery Creek
