Fonterra's Peter McBride appointed chair of Sydney Markets

Fonterra's Peter McBride appointed chair of Sydney Markets
Peter McBride. (Image: Supplied)
Riley Kennedy
Fonterra chair Peter McBride has been appointed chair of an Australian farmers market operator.Sydney Markets owns and operates multiple markets across the New South Wales city, including Paddy’s Markets at Haymarket and Flemington.McBride is chair of Fonterra, the world’s largest dairy exporter, having also chaired Kiwifruit marketer Zespri.He takes over the chairmanship of Sydney Markets from John Pearson, who was in the role for nearly 20 years.Outside of Fonterra, McBride is also chief executive of Trinity Lands and a membe...

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