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REAR VIEW
The f5ast
We ask industry leaders five questions about their working life. Our inaugural respondent is Robert Giles from SPC.
1WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT ROLE? CEO of SPC Ardmona.
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We’re well on the way to an exciting future that is far beyond just sustainable.
Last year, we launched our corporate brand to reflect our global business strategy, the first time in the company’s history, because we believe it’s time for better.
At SPC, we remain committed to reclaiming our as a leader in food that sells value-added and innovative products around the world.
event but I think I stayed in my comfort zone for too long.
I started my career at Nestlé before moving on to Simplot where I stayed for over twenty years and then finally to SPC back in 2017. Over the years,
I’ve learned that it’s important to continue learning and developing.
“ I’ve learned it’s important to continue learning and developing... you need to keep some sweat under your collar and keep pushing yourself.”
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT TO DATE? It’s certainly been taking on the key leadership role at this amazing 103-year-old company, SPC, working alongside our passionate owners and the new team we’ve assembled within the last year.
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To do that you need to keep some sweat under your collar and keep pushing yourself.
To be authentic to who you are and stay optimistic for the future.
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I want to make SPC a $1 billion plus food powerhouse.
We’re investing in the Australian agri sector through initiatives like the Pomlife and Kuisine acquisitions as well as our Döhler collaborative joint venture to create a better, sustainable and globally viable business.
At SPC, we believe in Australia’s ability to produce high-value better food for the future competitively against anywhere in the world. ✷
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WHAT WOULD YOU
TELL YOUR 25-YEAR- OLD SELF?
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WHAT WAS YOUR
BIGGEST MISTAKE AND WHAT DID YOU LEARN?
When I look back at my career, I don’t think it was any one
WHAT IS ONE GOAL YOU
WANT TO ACHIEVE?
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