James Milford

With over 20 years’ experience across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK, Janet brings a proven track record of delivering growth in fast-moving consumer goods. Janet has led marketing and commercial initiatives for brands ranging from household staples to niche challengers, working with multinational corporations and entrepreneurial start-ups alike. Janet’s approach blends big-picture strategy with hands-on execution - whether that’s launching new products, expanding distribution, or navigating complex supply challenges. Janet is known for asking the questions others overlook, uncovering root causes, and delivering practical, commercially sound solutions.



In FMCG, speed and adaptability are everything. Janet accelerated decisions from 18 months to a single week, achieved triple-digit brand growth in competitive markets, and unlocked significant cost savings without compromising quality or brand equity. Janet’s strength lies in working across functions - marketing, sales, procurement, production - to align teams and remove the roadblocks that hold businesses back. Whether you need a sharp strategic thinker, a calm problem-solver in a crisis, or a partner who will drive results from day one, I bring the insight and energy to make it happen all backed up with an MBA from Melbourne Business School.



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