Zespri International
Michael Pugh has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and companies. Michael started their career at SCA Hygiene Products as a Business Analyst from 2005 to 2006. Michael then joined Zespri International in 2007 as a Business Systems Analyst (SAP) and stayed in this role until 2013. Afterward, they took on the position of IS Solutions Manager from 2013 to 2015. From 2016 to 2018, Michael worked as a Business Relationship Manager, followed by their role as a Business Architect - Strategic Projects from 2018 to 2020. Michael then became the Head of Solution Delivery and Architecture in 2020 and is currently working at Zespri International as a Supply Chain Lead - Project Horizon for the Business Transformation Project.
Michael Pugh attended the University of Otago from 1991 to 1994, where they obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree with a focus on Accounting. Prior to that, they attended James Hargest High School, but no specific dates or degree were provided.
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.