DB Breweries
Darron Curphey has an extensive work experience spanning over multiple industries and roles. Darron started their career as a Factory Manager at Frucor/Enza in 1991 and later worked as a Project Manager at Ashton Project Services. From 1998 to 2006, Curphey held various positions at Kraft Foods Asia Pacific, including Manager of Manufacturing Business Development & Commercialization and Engineering Manager. Darron then joined Fonterra as a Manager of International Projects from 2006 to 2009. Curphey served as the Chief Operating Officer at Taura Natural Ingredients from 2009 to 2010. Darron worked at Goodman Fielder as Operations Director for Dairy & Meats, Operations Director for NZ, and Director of Group Engineering from 2010 to 2016. After that, Curphey became the Group General Manager of Manufacturing at The Comfort Group - Asia Pacific from 2016 to 2018. Darron later joined Walter & Wild as the Head of Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement & Engineering from 2019 to 2022. Currently, Curphey is employed as the Supply Chain Director at DB Breweries, starting in 2022.
Darron Curphey completed a Bachelor of Technology - BTech degree at Massey University. From 1988 to 1991, they pursued B. Technology (Hons) in Food Engineering. Additionally, they obtained a Diploma in Business Studies, focusing on Management.
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DB Breweries
DB Breweries is committed to Brewing a Better New Zealand by meeting ambitious sustainability targets that cover both environmental and social sustainability. DB operates out of our biggest production site, the Waitemata Brewery in Otahuhu, as well as Tuatara Brewery on the Kapiti Coast, DB Draught Brewery in Timaru, and Redwood Cidery in Nelson. During our storied history, DB has achieved great success by innovating and rising above overwhelming obstacles. Our resilience and success lies in our people and our historic brands. We have great people who are passionate, think creatively, make things happen, and who are determined to succeed as One Team. Our brands are iconic and integral in the lives of our consumers. Our challenge for the future is to continue to build on the foundation laid down by our predecessors and consistently perform to the very best international standards as set by The HEINEKEN Company, DB's parent company. Working together, staying true to the famous DB spirit, vision, and values, and inspiring good times for all New Zealanders is what we strive for, and will help us in our purpose of Brewing a Better New Zealand. If you want to be part of an inspirational, innovative company, and share our values and vision for a bright, sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you.