Synlait poaches Miraka boss to reverse red ink

Synlait poaches Miraka boss to reverse red ink
The milk processor expects to turnaround the business in two years. (Image: Supplied)
Rebecca Howard
Synlait Milk has tapped Grant Watson to be its new chief executive as it seeks to reverse its ill fortune by the end of July 2023.Watson currently leads Miraka, where he barely had time to get his feet wet. He replaced Richard Wyeth in February this year. At Synlait he will replace acting CEO John Penno, who will take over as the board's chair after sign-off from shareholders at the annual meeting. “Grant has a track record of materially transforming and accelerating businesses by setting clear strategies, surrounding himsel...

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