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Meet The ZiwiPeak Team

Our people are in New Zealand and the US. Together, we’re a team fully committed to bringing your pets the best nutrition we can. We’re also keen to provide all the nutritional information you’re likely to need.

Peter & Kimberly Mitchell | Founders

‘We’re the ones who developed the product and our unique production techniques in New Zealand. We’re now at ZiwiPeak in Carmel, California, heading up our US team – serving our product friends right across the continent. Whether you’re a retailer dedicated to service, or a pet-owner dedicated to your dog or cat, we’re here to help you get the very best from ZiwiPeak.’

	Coco & Chanel Mitchell \| Pet Relations Department ‘We’re a mother and daughter team. We’ve been raised by the Mitchells and fed on ZiwiPeak and meaty bones, fresh water and exercise. We operate a Facebook page (with a little help!) keeping in contact with friends in the US and beyond. You might see us at trade shows – watch out for us, and come and say hello!’
	Geoff Morgan \| Chief Executive ‘Effective, efficient and responsive business management – that’s my passion. It long has been. I’ve been involved in New Zealand export and food companies for over 30 years, and I lead our team – a great team too – in New Zealand. Our two cats love ZiwiPeak, Noodles (left) preferring air-dried, and Tigger (right) the cans.’
	Nigel Woodd \| Director ‘If you’re retailing outside North America, you’ll likely deal with me. I joined the team in 2007 following an extensive role in senior management in the FMCG industry. On the road or in the air much of the time, my satisfaction’s in establishing mutually happy business relationships. And that’s easy with products like ours.’
	John Porter \| Operations Manager ‘It’s my role to make sure the best ingredients come in and the best products go out. More formally, that’s the management of all procurement and production of ZiwiPeak products. I’ve had dogs all my life, and now have a black labrador and a terrier-cross puppy.’
	Peter Renouf \| Financial Controller ‘I’m more behind the scenes, looking after all our administration and financial activity. An outdoors sort of guy, I’m one for running or kayaking around our local, beautiful Mount Maunganui beaches. At home? Two very relaxed cats, keen on our canned food.’
	Karen Patterson \| Export Administrator ‘When you open your order anywhere worldwide, I’ve helped get it to you. With over ten years in the pet food industry, I have charge of all logistics, documentation and certification, making sure our customers get the freshest ZiwiPeak right around the world.’
	Annette Claxton \| Accounts Administrator ‘Ordering from the US? I’m the one who handles these. I joined ZiwiPeak in 2006, and also look after invoicing for all of our international markets and other accounting functions. Max (pictured) is my ZiwiPeak boy. He’s has been coming to the office since he was 8 weeks old!’
	Liz Robinson \| Administrator ‘Someone has to keep things ticking along smoothly! I’m our general administrator, co-ordinator, PA, with a hand on everything from payroll, marketing, inventory and our website, to organising sponsorship, newsletters, Christmas parties and any projects no-one else wants to do!’
	Steve Gibb \| Technical Manager ‘The serious stuff is my look-out. I’ve been in the pet food industry for over 20 years and manage all technical, quality and compliance matters. Outside work? I share a lifestyle block with two energetic dogs – Bowen and Pharaoh, both ZiwiPeak fanatics.’
	Jarad Aubertin \| Factory Manager ‘On time. As specified. Perfect. The day-to-day running of the factory is my business. I’ve been with the company since 2002, and Stella, my Amstaff, has been on ZiwiPeak since she was 8 weeks old and it shows. You should see her on the beach!’

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE FOR PETS

	Coco & Chanel Mitchell \| Pet Relations Department ‘We’re a mother and daughter team. We’ve been raised by the Mitchells and fed on ZiwiPeak and meaty bones, fresh water and exercise. We operate a Facebook page (with a little help!) keeping in contact with friends in the US and beyond. You might see us at trade shows – watch out for us, and come and say hello!’
	Geoff Morgan \| Chief Executive ‘Effective, efficient and responsive business management – that’s my passion. It long has been. I’ve been involved in New Zealand export and food companies for over 30 years, and I lead our team – a great team too – in New Zealand. Our two cats love ZiwiPeak, Noodles (left) preferring air-dried, and Tigger (right) the cans.’
	Nigel Woodd \| Director ‘If you’re retailing outside North America, you’ll likely deal with me. I joined the team in 2007 following an extensive role in senior management in the FMCG industry. On the road or in the air much of the time, my satisfaction’s in establishing mutually happy business relationships. And that’s easy with products like ours.’
	John Porter \| Operations Manager ‘It’s my role to make sure the best ingredients come in and the best products go out. More formally, that’s the management of all procurement and production of ZiwiPeak products. I’ve had dogs all my life, and now have a black labrador and a terrier-cross puppy.’
	Peter Renouf \| Financial Controller ‘I’m more behind the scenes, looking after all our administration and financial activity. An outdoors sort of guy, I’m one for running or kayaking around our local, beautiful Mount Maunganui beaches. At home? Two very relaxed cats, keen on our canned food.’
	Karen Patterson \| Export Administrator ‘When you open your order anywhere worldwide, I’ve helped get it to you. With over ten years in the pet food industry, I have charge of all logistics, documentation and certification, making sure our customers get the freshest ZiwiPeak right around the world.’
	Annette Claxton \| Accounts Administrator ‘Ordering from the US? I’m the one who handles these. I joined ZiwiPeak in 2006, and also look after invoicing for all of our international markets and other accounting functions. Max (pictured) is my ZiwiPeak boy. He’s has been coming to the office since he was 8 weeks old!’
	Liz Robinson \| Administrator ‘Someone has to keep things ticking along smoothly! I’m our general administrator, co-ordinator, PA, with a hand on everything from payroll, marketing, inventory and our website, to organising sponsorship, newsletters, Christmas parties and any projects no-one else wants to do!’
	Steve Gibb \| Technical Manager ‘The serious stuff is my look-out. I’ve been in the pet food industry for over 20 years and manage all technical, quality and compliance matters. Outside work? I share a lifestyle block with two energetic dogs – Bowen and Pharaoh, both ZiwiPeak fanatics.’
	Jarad Aubertin \| Factory Manager ‘On time. As specified. Perfect. The day-to-day running of the factory is my business. I’ve been with the company since 2002, and Stella, my Amstaff, has been on ZiwiPeak since she was 8 weeks old and it shows. You should see her on the beach!’