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    A big player in the dairy industry both in New Zealand and abroad, Theo Spierings , has died

    A big player in the dairy industry both in New Zealand and abroad, Theo Spierings , has died


    Fonterra
    Fonterra
    The former Fonterra chief executive died unexpectedly after a brief illness, over the weekend.

    Spierings led Fonterra for more than seven years - before co-founding Dutch consultancy firm, The Purpose Factory, focused on sustainable development.

    A private memorial service for the 60-year-old will be held in the Netherlands.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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