Mr Colin Jones, of Auckland, ONZM, for services to the dairy industry
Colin Jones led sales and negotiations globally between 1971 and 2000 on behalf of New Zealand farmers to establish channels for New Zealand dairy products. As Technical Specialist of Milk Powder with the New Zealand Dairy Board, he marketed New Zealand milk products as a guest speaker in Taiwan, leading to the formation of joint venture company New Tai. His sales acumen has been significant in enabling Fonterra to operate in 140 markets globally. He supported the establishment of Miraka, a Taupō-based dairy processor led by a group of Māori trusts and incorporations. He founded Global Dairy Network Ltd, an international dairy sales and marketing enterprise which helps link dairy product manufacturers with users of processed milk products. Mr Jones has been a mentor to many joining the industry.