31 March 2025
Westpac Smarts – Shaping the Future of Southland
Our Panel discussion featured Bobbi Brown – Great South GM for Regional Strategy, Andrew Johns (AJ) – Fonterra Regional GM Operations, Lower South Island and Perrine Dhalluin – Datagrid NZ CEO, all bought together by MC Sheree Carey – CEO Southland Business Chamber.
Bobbi captivated the audience with a visionary discussion on Southland’s aquaculture strategy, leading to a vibrant conversation full of thoughtful questions. Perrine Dhalluin’s update on the DataGrid NZ datacentre inspired a flurry of queries and opportunities and future technological advancements and AJ outlined the progress of Fonterra’s Edendale Plant expansion and spoke about their new UHT product that we are definitely keen to taste test. Sheree Carey’s expert moderation ensured a seamless flow of dialogue and encouraged attendees to actively participate.
Following the engaging panel discussions, an interactive Q&A session was a highlight, reflecting the attendees’ genuine enthusiasm and engagement. The event left everyone feeling informed and inspired, with lively conversations continuing even after the session concluded.
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