Dr Jeremy Hill, of Palmerston North, MNZM for services to the dairy industry and scientific research
Dr Jeremy Hill is the only New Zealander to have served as President and Chairman of the International Dairy Federation. He was a founding governor for the Global Dairy Agenda for Action on sustainability and chaired its Advisory Board. He is Fonterra Chief Science and Technology Officer and has worked with New Zealand universities and the science and government sectors. His studies into nutrition and the proteins in milk contributed to the formation of the currently successful A2 Milk Corporation. His research output includes more than 100 published works and he has made numerous presentations at international science conferences. Dr Hill is Adjunct Professor, Sustainable Nutrition, Riddet Institute, Massey University.