Pure Dairy has made a significant move by appointing Andrew Wellington as its newest chief commercial officer. With an extensive background spanning over 20 years in the dairy and food-processing industries, Wellington brings a treasure trove of expertise in operational leadership, market expansion, and supply chain optimisation.

"Pure Dairy's Strategic Leadership Move with Andrew Wellington"

Andrew Wellington's Journey in the Dairy Industry

Andrew Wellington has been deeply immersed in the dairy industry since his early childhood. Growing up on a dairy farm in northern Victoria, his career began with driving milk tankers. This hands-on experience laid the foundation for his future in the dairy sector. He then completed a cadetship with Murray Goulburn and pursued a degree in Food Technology at Melbourne University.Over the years, he held various leadership positions across Australia and New Zealand. At Open Country Cheese, he served as the general manager of Operations before the company rebranded as Open Country Dairy. Here, he took on the role of group projects manager, overseeing national plant integration and capital projects. At Thermaflo NZ, he served as the technical director, specializing in plant design. Most recently, he was the CEO at Union Dairy Company, where he managed large-scale operations with a focus on driving efficiency and innovation.

Pure Dairy's Growth and Future Plans

Pure Dairy has built a remarkable reputation as international thought leaders in the dairy industry by servicing partners in 72 countries with end-to-end custom solutions. As of 2025, they will be pouring their intellectual capital into their very own production facility. This new, state-of-the-art $100M Victorian plant is set to provide Australian businesses with a competitive edge in the rapidly changing international market.The executive chairman of Pure Dairy, Adrian Josephson, emphasizes Andrew Wellington's ability to consolidate the work of their multidisciplinary teams. With real-time data from their international offices and network of partners, they need a leader who can quickly grasp the big picture and make timely pivots. In today's dynamic international market, such skills are crucial.For example, the EU exports are currently facing challenges due to the Red Sea shipping crisis, and US-China tariff hikes are on the horizon. However, there are significant opportunities for quality Australian dairy. Wellington is excited to lead Pure Dairy into this new era and make the most of these opportunities.

Wellington's Vision and Excitement

Wellington expressed his inspiration at being able to put all his accumulated knowledge to use. With an international network of partners, big data, and a multi-disciplinary team, Pure Dairy has a proven track record of capitalizing on any opportunity. As they open their own production facility next year, the potential is truly remarkable.He believes that this is a great time to be part of Pure Dairy and contribute to its continued growth. His diverse experience and insights will play a vital role in shaping the company's future and taking it to new heights.