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Synlait CEO Leon Clement makes surprise resignation
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Synlait CEO Leon Clement makes surprise resignation

Clement will stay in the position until the end of April. Co-founder, former chief executive and board member John Penno will take over in an interim capacity on May 1.   

Rebecca Howard 12 Apr 2021
Synlait CEO Leon Clement resigns
Markets

Synlait CEO Leon Clement resigns

John Penno will take over on an interim basis after Leon Clement leaves his role at the end of April. 

Rebecca Howard 12 Apr 2021
NZX to shift dairy derivatives to Singapore Exchange
Markets

NZX to shift dairy derivatives to Singapore Exchange

NZX will shift its dairy derivatives listing and trading to the Singapore Exchange once it gains regulatory approval.

Staff reporters 09 Apr 2021
Wake Up Call: Dairy price celebration, high steel prices
Economy

Wake Up Call: Dairy price celebration, high steel prices

 Soaring steel prices are causing a headache for builders, while good dairy prices are cause for celebration for New Zealand's dairy farmers.

Staff reporters 07 Apr 2021


Riley Kennedy
Riley Kennedy

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Riley won the Dairy NZ Industry Award at the NZ Guild of Agricultural Journalists and Communicators Awards in 2024. He was the New Zealand Shareholders Association emerging journalist of the year in 2022.  His journalism experience includes more than a year as a business specialist at the Otago Daily Times. He has a diploma in journalism from Wintec. 

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