Scott Johnson
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Mark Jenner
Scott has the rare ability to transcend running the day-to-day business and envision a better future state for the organisation. He engaged Interbrand with a clear brief based on smart thinking and real outcomes. He's clear that all organisations must learn and continuously reinvent themselves around consumers and customers, if they are to build and sustain strong performance. Scott is a pleasure to work with - he treats people with respect and delivers on his promises. I am happy to elaborate on this recommendation with anyone smart enough to employ him.
Mark Callaghan
For nearly four years I worked with Scott Johnson as a peer in the Frucor Leadership Team, when he ran the Frucor International business. Scott is a highly skilled MD. His strengths are in the areas of; 1. Adaptability; demonstrated in his dealings with multiple nationalities in different parts of the world. Eg South America (La Sabilia) , Asia (south Korea and China), India (Suntory Narang) USA (711), Africa (Bene) and Europe. 2. Commerciality; Has a 'challenger brand' management mind-set, which was paramount in the International role (as was resilience!). 3. Action orientation/Accountability; attention to detail and completer/finisher style. 30% growth in the International business over his time in the seat, was a fantastic result. 4. Team player; He is an excellent leader, able to build trust at all levels in the organisation and would always be prepared to 'get his hands dirty' if required. Scott was a key influencer in shaping the world-class Frucor business and its culture and would make a significant contribution to any organisation he joined.
Mark Jenner
Scott has the rare ability to transcend running the day-to-day business and envision a better future state for the organisation. He engaged Interbrand with a clear brief based on smart thinking and real outcomes. He's clear that all organisations must learn and continuously reinvent themselves around consumers and customers, if they are to build and sustain strong performance. Scott is a pleasure to work with - he treats people with respect and delivers on his promises. I am happy to elaborate on this recommendation with anyone smart enough to employ him.
Mark Callaghan
For nearly four years I worked with Scott Johnson as a peer in the Frucor Leadership Team, when he ran the Frucor International business. Scott is a highly skilled MD. His strengths are in the areas of; 1. Adaptability; demonstrated in his dealings with multiple nationalities in different parts of the world. Eg South America (La Sabilia) , Asia (south Korea and China), India (Suntory Narang) USA (711), Africa (Bene) and Europe. 2. Commerciality; Has a 'challenger brand' management mind-set, which was paramount in the International role (as was resilience!). 3. Action orientation/Accountability; attention to detail and completer/finisher style. 30% growth in the International business over his time in the seat, was a fantastic result. 4. Team player; He is an excellent leader, able to build trust at all levels in the organisation and would always be prepared to 'get his hands dirty' if required. Scott was a key influencer in shaping the world-class Frucor business and its culture and would make a significant contribution to any organisation he joined.
Mark Jenner
Scott has the rare ability to transcend running the day-to-day business and envision a better future state for the organisation. He engaged Interbrand with a clear brief based on smart thinking and real outcomes. He's clear that all organisations must learn and continuously reinvent themselves around consumers and customers, if they are to build and sustain strong performance. Scott is a pleasure to work with - he treats people with respect and delivers on his promises. I am happy to elaborate on this recommendation with anyone smart enough to employ him.
Mark Callaghan
For nearly four years I worked with Scott Johnson as a peer in the Frucor Leadership Team, when he ran the Frucor International business. Scott is a highly skilled MD. His strengths are in the areas of; 1. Adaptability; demonstrated in his dealings with multiple nationalities in different parts of the world. Eg South America (La Sabilia) , Asia (south Korea and China), India (Suntory Narang) USA (711), Africa (Bene) and Europe. 2. Commerciality; Has a 'challenger brand' management mind-set, which was paramount in the International role (as was resilience!). 3. Action orientation/Accountability; attention to detail and completer/finisher style. 30% growth in the International business over his time in the seat, was a fantastic result. 4. Team player; He is an excellent leader, able to build trust at all levels in the organisation and would always be prepared to 'get his hands dirty' if required. Scott was a key influencer in shaping the world-class Frucor business and its culture and would make a significant contribution to any organisation he joined.
Mark Jenner
Scott has the rare ability to transcend running the day-to-day business and envision a better future state for the organisation. He engaged Interbrand with a clear brief based on smart thinking and real outcomes. He's clear that all organisations must learn and continuously reinvent themselves around consumers and customers, if they are to build and sustain strong performance. Scott is a pleasure to work with - he treats people with respect and delivers on his promises. I am happy to elaborate on this recommendation with anyone smart enough to employ him.
Mark Callaghan
For nearly four years I worked with Scott Johnson as a peer in the Frucor Leadership Team, when he ran the Frucor International business. Scott is a highly skilled MD. His strengths are in the areas of; 1. Adaptability; demonstrated in his dealings with multiple nationalities in different parts of the world. Eg South America (La Sabilia) , Asia (south Korea and China), India (Suntory Narang) USA (711), Africa (Bene) and Europe. 2. Commerciality; Has a 'challenger brand' management mind-set, which was paramount in the International role (as was resilience!). 3. Action orientation/Accountability; attention to detail and completer/finisher style. 30% growth in the International business over his time in the seat, was a fantastic result. 4. Team player; He is an excellent leader, able to build trust at all levels in the organisation and would always be prepared to 'get his hands dirty' if required. Scott was a key influencer in shaping the world-class Frucor business and its culture and would make a significant contribution to any organisation he joined.
Experience
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Harker Herbals
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New Zealand
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Chiron Ltd (part of the Masthead Group)
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Auckland, New Zealand
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Group CEO
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Xtend-Life Group Limited
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New Zealand
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Chairman
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Oct 2022 - Present
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2before Performance Nutrition
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New Zealand
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Oct 2022 - Present
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King's College, Auckland
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New Zealand
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Sep 2014 - Sep 2022
Member of property sub committee. Chair of marketing and communications subcommittee. 2016-2019. Member of property sub committee. Chair of marketing and communications subcommittee. 2016-2019.
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GO Healthy
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New Zealand
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisor to the Board
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Nov 2021 - Aug 2022
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Group CEO
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Jan 2017 - Dec 2021
The GO Healthy Group trading as The Better Health Company (GO Healthy Aust and NZ, NZHM, Egmont Honey) • Won Deloitte’s Fast 50 and Deloitte’s Masters of Growth in 2019, showing 561% growth and obtaining the 9th ranking in 2021 with 282% growth.• Business Development & Sustainability: Provided new business opportunities, opened new markets, and created value propositions, increasing the company’s EBITDA more than four-fold in less than five years. • Provided and developed value, creating trade opportunities through speedy new product development.• Operations Management: Entrusted with managing the company’s four business units (Go Healthy NZ, Go Healthy Australia, Egmont Honey, and NZ Health Manufacturing), reporting to a Board of Directors with a Singapore-based majority owner. • Led the New Product Development process, which is responsible for 24% of sales annually.• Penetrated the South-East Asian, Chinese, and European markets whilst successfully establishing Go Healthy Australia.• Collaboration: Created a positive work culture which resulted in attracting and retaining talented staff members as the company increased from less than 100 employees to 300 staff members. • Established the company’s values, purpose, and vision statements. Empowered a values committee with delivering employee engagement initiatives and ensuring the organisation lives and breathes its values.• Customer-Focused: Recognised as number 1 in 2021 in Canstar Blue consumer satisfaction surveys; top supplier to Green Cross Health Group in 2019 and 2020.• Vertically integrated the VMS (vitamins, minerals, and supplements) and honey businesses through a significant capital investment and ensured future success of the business lines. • Change Management: Led the shift to newly invested resources to support the growth of the organisation and managed aspects of the change; implemented an ERP system, IBP, NPD process, supply chain infrastructure, and the organisation structure. Show less
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Egmont Honey
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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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Director
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Apr 2017 - Nov 2021
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New Zealand Health Manufacturing
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New Zealand
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Jan 2017 - Nov 2021
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CEO International
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Jul 2013 - Dec 2016
Responsible for International business outside of Australia and New Zealand.• Business Management: Managed Frucor’s International business worth $40M and reported to the Managing Director of Frucor Group. Part of Frucor’s Executive Committee, reporting to the Frucor Board, and a member of the company’s New Product Development (NPD) Governance Committee.• Sustainable Business Growth: Delivered double-digit growth year on year in the International Business division.• Strategic Direction: Contributed to the company’s strategic direction planning as a member of the Frucor executive team with a capital development budget of $200M.• Systems & Process Improvement: Implemented key processes to increase efficiency at work through Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), which resulted in longer-term planning disciplines, such as effective forecasting and inventory management.• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Led the development of a market-led strategy in Argentina, bringing about real scalable growth for Frucor and Suntory as well as a joint venture in manufacturing. • Delivered a Master Licence Agreement (MLA) with Orangina Schweppes in Europe, expanding the company’s business, as well as in the Middle East and Africa, aiming for deeper market penetration for Frucor’s brands. • Led the market entry into China. Show less
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General Manager International
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Aug 2009 - Jul 2013
Based out of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Part of the Suntory Group of Companies.• Change Management: Contributed to the successful transition of the V brand to the Frucor management as part of the Suntory acquisition in 2009; spearheaded in the business set-up and development in The Netherlands, as well as recruiting the pioneering team.• Entrusted by the Suntory Board to deliver and implement the company’s international strategic plan for the next 5 years which involved a considerable capital investment.• Operations Management: Spearheaded the international business which grew consecutively by more than 20% from 2009 – 2013. • New Product Development: Led the launch of the V energy drink brand into the Spanish market and managed the strategic development of the brand in the beverage category.• Developed the existing business in UK, Sweden, and The Netherlands with new business partners. Show less
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Sales and Logistics Director
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Jan 2003 - Jan 2010
• Leadership Abilities: Led a team of over 300 people, consisting of 250 salespeople across route, grocery, sales support, commercial insights, and 65 logistics team members. • Successfully implemented a 3-year strategic plan and increased the sales & logistics team’s business by more than 6.5%.• Operations Management: Revamped the sales function based on a channel focus, thus increasing focus on sales and customer service resulting in numerous service awards. • Managed NZ$330M NZ revenue and a NZ$15M capital plan.• Oversaw the South African export business. Show less
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Education
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2022 - 2022
Institute of Directors in New Zealand
Chartered Member -
2022 - 2022
Institute of Directors in New Zealand
Company Directors Course, Governance best practice -
2006 - 2006
INSEAD
Executive Education Programme - Fontainebleau, Paris, France -
1994 - 1996
Victoria University of Wellington
MBA, MBA -
1985 - 1987
Lincoln University (NZ)
B Com, Economics -
1980 - 1984
King's College, Auckland
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