Zespri International
Darren L. is a seasoned supply chain and operations leader with extensive experience in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector. Currently serving as the Regional Vice President and General Manager for North America at Zespri International since September 2019, Darren has held various senior roles focused on supply chain management across different regions. Previously, Darren was the Supply Chain Site Leader at Procter & Gamble and Vice President of Supply Chain at Sugarfina USA LLC, where strategic leadership in e-commerce, retail, and wholesale distribution was emphasized. Early career milestones include key positions at SYNCREON, managing operations and account management for high-tech clients, and a foundational role as an Infantry Officer in the US Army. Darren is pursuing a Doctor of Law degree at the University of La Verne, having already earned an MBA and a BBA in Finance from the University of Arizona, as well as a BBA from the University of Southern California.
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Zespri International
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Welcome to Zespri, one of the world’s most successful horticultural marketing companies and NZ’s largest horticultural exporter, exporting more than 167 million trays of kiwifruit to more than 50 countries around the world, managing 30 percent of the global volume. We’re part of a global team of growers, post-harvest suppliers, employees, distributors and retailers dedicated to consistently providing quality, fresh kiwifruit. With sales revenues of $3.1 billion, the Zespri™ Brand is recognised as the world leader in premium-quality kiwifruit. Based in New Zealand, we are 100 percent owned by current or past kiwifruit growers, and employ approximately 550 people globally. On behalf of our 3,200 growers in New Zealand and 1,200 growers based elsewhere, we manage kiwifruit innovation, supply and distribution management and marketing of Zespri™ Green, Zespri™ Organic Green, Zespri™ Sweet Green, Zespri™ SunGold, Zespri™ Organic SunGold, Zespri™ Gold Kiwifruit and Zespri™ Red. Zespri invests heavily in the future of New Zealand kiwifruit. Our plant breeding programme is the world’s largest and most advanced, with 75,000 potential new varieties. We are also at the cutting edge of research on kiwifruit health and nutrition, on-orchard productivity and sustainability, to name a few. This passion, innovation and investment ensures Zespri’s position as the world’s premier kiwifruit brand.