Senior Leadership Team
Mark Piper
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Prior to joining Plant & Food Research in 2023, Mark spent 30 years with Fonterra Cooperative Group. His most recent role, which he held for five years, was as Director Research & Development, Category Marketing & Strategy, leading a team of around 400 staff. Whilst at Fonterra, Mark held roles based in New Zealand and internationally. This included three years in Japan in a technical role focused on growth and customer engagement, and five years in the US where he was the Regional Director for Fonterra Americas, based in Chicago.
