Frank Findlow

Operations/Supply Director, HEINZ WATTIE'S AUSTRALASIA

Frank Findlow is Operations and Supply Director for Heinz Wattie's Australasia, a leading manufacturer and marketer of some of the best known and loved food products in New Zealand and Australia. Heinz Wattie's Australasia is part of the global H J Heinz Company.

In recent years Frank has overseen the strategic consolidation of the company's trans-Tasman manufacturing footprint as part of the worldwide restructuring of the H J Heinz Company into dedicated category operations, as well as continued efforts to improve supply chain management and efficiency.

Frank's experience with Heinz ranges from his initial appointment as Assistant Department Head, Mechanical Maintenance, with Heinz Canada in 1986, through various production and senior operations roles.

Prior to joining Heinz, Frank held positions with the Ford Motor Company, Canada (1985-1986), and Denison Mines, Canada (1982-1985). He was born and spent his early life and career working in the UK, and between 1979-1980 worked in Libya for Coopers International.

Frank is married with three children and currently lives in Melbourne, Australia.

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