Page 50 - Food&Drink magazine Feb-Mar 2023

REAR VIEW
Each issue we ask an
industry leader about their
working life. This month
we talk to Massi5mo D’Ambrosio, managing
director ANZ for Ferrero.
The fast
1TELL US ABOUT YOUR we completely transformed CURRENT ROLE. the business, far exceeding I’m Ferrero’s Managing anyone’s expectations.
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WHAT WOULD YOU
Director for Australia and
New Zealand, and a member
of the Asia-Pacific Board. The most important part of my role is creating an environment where my team receive the support and guidance that will allow them to do their best work – it gives me a sense of satisfaction like nothing else.
Since moving from South Korea to Australia in 2021, my experience has been that Australia really stands outasahubfortalent–it
is a place that creates and celebrates innovative and diverse thinking, and many go on to share their talent at a regional or global level.
Since coming to Australia, I have worked closely with our team to create an ambition for the future that will allow the business to really accelerate and deliver positive, impactful benefits for our customers, our local communities,
and as a result, Ferrero.
TELL YOUR 25-YEAR- OLD SELF?
Stay curious. There is always something to learn in everything you see and everyone you meet. Never be afraid to ask questions.
My second piece of advice would be for all young leaders to focus on the people that you work with. Ferrero’s value of ‘work, create, donate’ resonates strongly with me, it is reflected in our support for community and sustainability. Working with people that share your values goes a long way.
WHAT IS ONE GOAL
YOU STILL WANT TO ACHIEVE?
Creating sustainable, impactful change won’t be made by one person. To me, being a leader means creating a culture where people are given the tools they need to succeed. One day, I want to be lying on the beach, pick up the paper, and read about the people I’ve mentored and their meaningful contribution to our business and the community. ✷
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WHAT HAS BEEN
Ferrero. When I first moved to Ferrero headquarters, my biggest mistake was trying (without success) to replicate the Italian way of working in other markets.
Understanding the subtle cultural differences in different global markets and prioritising them is key to successful leadership, and fundamental to building a strong, dynamic company.
YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT TO DATE? When I moved to South Korea, the business was facing a
lot of challenges and time
was limited but working quickly and collaboratively
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WHAT WAS YOUR
BIGGEST MISTAKE
AND WHAT DID YOU
LEARN?
IgrewupinItalywhere 5 I started my career at
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