Low-carbon dairy company, Miraka, is on the hunt for a new chief executive officer to lead the company into what it hopes will be its next phase of growth.
This follows the departure of Karl Gradon, who is leaving the Taupō-based, Māori-owned dairy company for personal and family reasons.
Miraka chair Bruce Scott acknowledged Gradon and attributed much of Miraka’s growth and success during the past three years to his leadership and efforts.
Gradon had successfully navigated Miraka through a significant period of change, evolving from single products to optimising customer focus and a portfolio of value-added products, said Scott.
He had grown the company’s milk supply and improved supplier engagement.
Scott acknowledged that for Gradon, living away from his whānau for the past three years had been a significant challenge and he would now be able to prioritise himself and his family.
Chief operating officer, Richard Harding, would assume leadership responsibilities as acting CEO in the interim, said Miraka.
