Lactalis UK & Ireland Elevates Nicole Kurz to Group Supply Chain Director
Source: The DairyNews
Lactalis UK & Ireland has recently appointed Nicole Kurz as Group Supply Chain Director, marking a significant step in enhancing its leadership team. Kurz, who previously served as the head of supply chain services, assumed her new role at the beginning of January, bringing 23 years of extensive supply chain experience to the position.
This promotion contributes to Lactalis UK & Ireland's commitment to gender diversity, as Kurz's elevation makes the female leadership team four-strong, holding a noteworthy nine out of the board-level director positions within the company.
Mike Chatters, Group Managing Director at Lactalis UK & Ireland, expressed his enthusiasm about Kurz's promotion, stating, "We are delighted to promote Nicole to Group Supply Chain Director in recognition of her hard work, drive, and enthusiasm. Nicole has been instrumental in developing our supply chain operations, and we can't wait to see what she does next!"
Kurz's impressive career spans over 23 years in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, with over a decade dedicated to Lactalis. Her professional journey includes roles at renowned brands such as Unilever, Safeway, Nestlé Purina UK, and Method Products. Notably, she brings a proven track record of successfully delivering complex, time-critical projects across multiple locations and countries.
Expressing her delight at taking on the new role, Kurz highlighted the exciting yet challenging nature of the industry at the present time. She expressed pride in working for a company that prioritizes team nurturing, supports ongoing development, and is dedicated to diversity and inclusion.
"This is an exciting, yet challenging time in the industry, and I'm looking forward to working with the supply chain team and board to deal with the rapid and ever-changing face of the supply chain across Europe, as well as further developing the company's DE&I strategy," said Kurz. Her appointment reflects Lactalis UK & Ireland's commitment to addressing industry challenges and fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Mike Chatters, Group Managing Director at Lactalis UK & Ireland, expressed his enthusiasm about Kurz's promotion, stating, "We are delighted to promote Nicole to Group Supply Chain Director in recognition of her hard work, drive, and enthusiasm. Nicole has been instrumental in developing our supply chain operations, and we can't wait to see what she does next!"
Kurz's impressive career spans over 23 years in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, with over a decade dedicated to Lactalis. Her professional journey includes roles at renowned brands such as Unilever, Safeway, Nestlé Purina UK, and Method Products. Notably, she brings a proven track record of successfully delivering complex, time-critical projects across multiple locations and countries.
Expressing her delight at taking on the new role, Kurz highlighted the exciting yet challenging nature of the industry at the present time. She expressed pride in working for a company that prioritizes team nurturing, supports ongoing development, and is dedicated to diversity and inclusion.
"This is an exciting, yet challenging time in the industry, and I'm looking forward to working with the supply chain team and board to deal with the rapid and ever-changing face of the supply chain across Europe, as well as further developing the company's DE&I strategy," said Kurz. Her appointment reflects Lactalis UK & Ireland's commitment to addressing industry challenges and fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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