Montana Group is pleased to announce the formation of its new Board of Directors in a strategic move towards continued growth and innovation.
The newly formed Board brings together a wealth of experience and expertise across food and hospitality, wholesale and retail, and corporate finance and regulation. Their collective leadership will play a pivotal role in driving sustainable growth and shaping the strategic direction of the Group.
With their deep industry knowledge and strategic insights, the Board of Directors will work closely with the CEO and the executive leadership team to set and execute Montana Group’s vision for the future. Their combined experience will drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and continue to deliver exceptional value to Montana Group’s stakeholders.
Gráinne Troute (Board Chair) and Brett Tucker will join Mark Wylie (CEO), and Director/Shareholders Dallas Fisher and Troy Reid on the six-person board, with the sixth position due to be confirmed.
Gráinne comes with a wealth of knowledge from a background in food and hospitality, tourism, senior leadership, corporate governance, culture, risk, and change. She is an experienced professional director who holds a range of directorships across the tourism and private sectors and brings many years’ experience in senior executive roles including stints at McDonald’s and SkyCity.
Brett has over thirty years of commercial and senior management experience including CEO roles in the wholesale and retail sector in New Zealand and Australia. He has served on a number of private Boards and Trusts and has significant commercial experience within APAC, Europe and North America, and has and has first-hand knowledge of manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain processes.
The Group has always invested in innovation and people and it’s our focus on collaboration and partnerships, along with being known as innovators in the market, that has led us to where we are today. I’m confident that with the Board of Directors in place we can further elevate our standing and drive great outcomes for our staff and customers.
“We are excited to welcome these exceptional individuals to our Board of Directors,” says Mark Wylie, CEO Montana Group. “Each member brings a unique perspective and a proven track record of success in their respective fields. We believe their insights and guidance will be invaluable as we navigate through new challenges and opportunities in the food and hospitality sector.”
Montana Group is a specialist food and events management business, operating several brands in the upper North Island with a range of food, service, and event operations.
With 11 brands and more than 30 kitchens across two cities, the Group is now recognised as the largest, privately-owned caterer in New Zealand, employing close to 1,000 people across Auckland and Waikato.
