Chief Marketing Officer

11 hours ago

Auckland, New Zealand Seqel Full time

Comvita was founded in 1974 with a purpose to work in harmony with nature to inspire, enable and empower people to live well.
Today, the NZX listed business employs a large global team and is the global market leader in Mānuka honey and bee consumer goods.
Comvita has operations in Australia, China, Hong Kong, North America, Korea, Japan, South-East Asia and New Zealand, and is a B Corp certified organisation, signifying its commitment to both people and the planet.
Role Overview
Following the recent appointment of a highly regarded primary sector Chief Executive, Comvita is looking to appoint a Chief Marketing Officer to play a key role in the organisation’s growth journey as it continues to influence the health and wellness sector globally.
With over 50 years of scientific research and discovery, market‑leading natural health products, a strong distribution network, and best‑in‑class value chain, Comvita is well positioned to transform, disrupt and develop the Mānuka honey sector.
The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) will lead the strategy and execution of the global marketing, brand, innovation, and digital agenda with full ownership and accountability across all markets.
This leadership role is central to driving Comvita’s profitable growth through bold brand leadership, consumer‑led marketing strategies, innovation, and world‑class execution of category and market strategies.
This is a transformative leadership role that demands strategic foresight, commercial acumen, and a proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams to deliver measurable growth, consumer impact, and category leadership globally.
Key Qualifications
Accomplished and proven FMCG/consumer products Chief Marketing Officer / Marketing Director / GM Marketing who has had exposure to international markets, particularly Asia and the USA.
Deep understanding of best practice and disciplines in FMCG/consumer marketing, contributing new ideas and challenging long held views in the right way.
Demonstrated technical ability to lead all elements of the marketing mix – brand management, brand architecture, customer insights, consumer validation, product development and innovation, advertising and promotion, packaging, pricing strategies, portfolio management, distribution, sustainability and digital/online.
Strong commercial orientation, underpinned by well‑developed financial acumen.
Strategically strong, and execution orientated.
Genuine, authentic, and self‑motivated leader, who is calm under pressure and comfortable with ambiguity.
Ideally, a demonstrated track record of working as part of an executive team and operating as an enterprise leader i.e.
successfully collaborating with cross‑functional colleagues, particularly sales.
The appointee will be characterised by a bias to action, and a propensity to spend time in market with customers.
They will have the right balance between strategy/creative and execution/delivery.
A low ego approach and hands‑on style, encompassing honesty and humility, coupled with the ability to build trust and work with ambiguity.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a uniquely New Zealand brand with global reach.
To apply on a confidential basis, please submit your curriculum vitae to@seqelpartners.com quoting reference number 1187.
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