Seafood company, Sanford, has announced the resignation of its chief executive, Volker Kuntzsch, after seven years leading the company.
Mr Kuntzsch’s last day at Sanford will be 18 September.
Sir Rob McLeod, chair of Sandford, said Mr Kuntzsch had made a transformational impact on the company. “Volker has helped transform Sanford into a progressive, values-based company with an outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability and to Sanford’s people,” he said.
“As we now move towards a greater focus on consumer-driven innovation and marketing, Volker and the Sanford board have agreed that now would be a sensible time for a new leader to drive the next phase of the strategy,” he added.
Mr Kuntzsch said that while it was sad to move on from a company of which he is very proud, the period of lockdown in New Zealand gave him an opportunity for reflection and decision making with his family around him.
“I have spent many years in leadership roles around the world. Sanford is one I will look back on with great satisfaction and with confidence that its people will continue on the path and strategy we have set and will achieve great things,” he said.
The Sanford board will shortly commence an international search for a replacement. Andre Gargiulo will be acting chief executive in the interim.
