Donna McBride

Donna McBride is an experienced professional in the dairy industry with a notable career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the GM Dairy Foods at Fonterra since 2017, McBride has held various roles including Category Marketing Director and Technical Engagement Manager, focusing on providing technical support within the NZMP Marketing team. Prior to this, McBride was the Business Development Director at Kerry, driving the dairy growth strategy, and held a Regional Manager position at the Irish Dairy Board, managing commercial activities across Southern Africa. Earlier career roles at the Irish Dairy Board included Business Development Manager, Customer Service Manager, and Technical Sales Executive, along with foundational experience as a Product Technologist and Development Technologist at Fonterra. McBride holds a Master's degree in Dairy Science and Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, both from Massey University.