Ron Curteis
General Manager at Hutchinsons Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Winston Ong
I found Ron to be extremely profession in work and very good in follow up. This have result in the sucess of his product for the trial.
Tui Fleming
Ron is an established and savvy marketer who really pushes the boundaries to push brands into new territory and really put them on the map. He isn't afraid to take risks and is effective at influencing stakeholders and getting their buy-in to his strategies. At Charlie's it was particularly important (and not easy) to do this with the sales team, but Ron managed to get them highly engaged and lead what I would call "momentum with speed". Ron has high energy, drive, a great sense of humour. These, and for me his empowering management style, made it a real pleasure to work with him.
Winston Ong
I found Ron to be extremely profession in work and very good in follow up. This have result in the sucess of his product for the trial.
Tui Fleming
Ron is an established and savvy marketer who really pushes the boundaries to push brands into new territory and really put them on the map. He isn't afraid to take risks and is effective at influencing stakeholders and getting their buy-in to his strategies. At Charlie's it was particularly important (and not easy) to do this with the sales team, but Ron managed to get them highly engaged and lead what I would call "momentum with speed". Ron has high energy, drive, a great sense of humour. These, and for me his empowering management style, made it a real pleasure to work with him.
Winston Ong
I found Ron to be extremely profession in work and very good in follow up. This have result in the sucess of his product for the trial.
Tui Fleming
Ron is an established and savvy marketer who really pushes the boundaries to push brands into new territory and really put them on the map. He isn't afraid to take risks and is effective at influencing stakeholders and getting their buy-in to his strategies. At Charlie's it was particularly important (and not easy) to do this with the sales team, but Ron managed to get them highly engaged and lead what I would call "momentum with speed". Ron has high energy, drive, a great sense of humour. These, and for me his empowering management style, made it a real pleasure to work with him.
Winston Ong
I found Ron to be extremely profession in work and very good in follow up. This have result in the sucess of his product for the trial.
Tui Fleming
Ron is an established and savvy marketer who really pushes the boundaries to push brands into new territory and really put them on the map. He isn't afraid to take risks and is effective at influencing stakeholders and getting their buy-in to his strategies. At Charlie's it was particularly important (and not easy) to do this with the sales team, but Ron managed to get them highly engaged and lead what I would call "momentum with speed". Ron has high energy, drive, a great sense of humour. These, and for me his empowering management style, made it a real pleasure to work with him.
Experience
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Hutchinsons Ltd
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New Zealand
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Dec 2015 - Present
Establised in 1914, Hutchinsons imports, distributes, sells and markets grocery brands and specialty cheeses. Establised in 1914, Hutchinsons imports, distributes, sells and markets grocery brands and specialty cheeses.
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Curteis & Sons
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Auckland, New Zealand
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Strategic Business & Marketing Consultancy
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Jul 2014 - Nov 2015
Marketing & business consultancy with particular expertise in the FMCG sector. If it's time to shake things up a little or you need an outsiders perspective and advice on your business plan, sales & marketing strategy or business model, give me a shout. Marketing & business consultancy with particular expertise in the FMCG sector. If it's time to shake things up a little or you need an outsiders perspective and advice on your business plan, sales & marketing strategy or business model, give me a shout.
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ABE'S Bagels
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Auckland, New Zealand
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General Manager
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May 2011 - Jul 2014
General Manager of ABE’S Bagel Bakery which produces, distributes, markets and sells fresh bagels and bagel crisps to supermarkets and foodservice customers throughout New Zealand, Australia and Asia. ABE’S has the majority market share of fresh bagels in NZ and it’s unique bagel crisps & bagel bites are well established in the premium snacking category in both NZ and Australian supermarkets. General Manager of ABE’S Bagel Bakery which produces, distributes, markets and sells fresh bagels and bagel crisps to supermarkets and foodservice customers throughout New Zealand, Australia and Asia. ABE’S has the majority market share of fresh bagels in NZ and it’s unique bagel crisps & bagel bites are well established in the premium snacking category in both NZ and Australian supermarkets.
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Charlie's
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Auckland, New Zealand
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Marketing & Export Sales Manager
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Nov 2006 - May 2011
Head of Marketing at Charlie's Trading Company (now Better Drinks Co.), responsible for the marketing and product development for the Charlie's & Phoenix beverage brands. Other responsibilities included Export Sales development, Route (Cafe) Sales Management and Investor Marketing including Annual Reports and AGM. Charlie's Group was sold to Asahi in June 2011. Head of Marketing at Charlie's Trading Company (now Better Drinks Co.), responsible for the marketing and product development for the Charlie's & Phoenix beverage brands. Other responsibilities included Export Sales development, Route (Cafe) Sales Management and Investor Marketing including Annual Reports and AGM. Charlie's Group was sold to Asahi in June 2011.
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Asia Pacific Breweries
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London, United Kingdom
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European Market Manager
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2002 - 2005
Responsible for the distributor management, market development, sales and marketing of the Tiger Beer brand for the UK and Western Europe. Responsible for the distributor management, market development, sales and marketing of the Tiger Beer brand for the UK and Western Europe.
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DB Breweries
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Auckland, New Zealand
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Group Brands Manager
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1998 - 2001
3 years as Brand Manager for Export Gold followed by one year as Group Brands Manager (Premium) responsible primarily for Heineken and Monteith's. 3 years as Brand Manager for Export Gold followed by one year as Group Brands Manager (Premium) responsible primarily for Heineken and Monteith's.
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Education
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1988 - 1991
University of Otago
Commerce, Marketing & Management -
1983 - 1987
Otago Boys High School
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1981 - 1982
Tahuna Intermediate
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1976 - 1980
Grants Braes Primary School
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