NewCold announced that Abhy Maharaj will join the company as its Global Chief Commercial Officer & Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 July 2019.
NewCold opened in 2018 two large facilities in Melbourne, Australia, each operating 100,000 pallets.
In this new role, Abhy Maharaj will work closely with Bram Hage, Founder and Executive Officer, and the Global Management Team of NewCold on the company’s overall strategy and execution and will oversee NewCold’s business planning, marketing, business development and operating efficiency. Mr Maharaj will be based in Melbourne, close to business expansion opportunities in Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and China.
Mr Maharaj has more than 20 years’ experience in global corporate management, strategic and commercial development, and creating and implementing high-growth strategies for disruptive technologies and solutions. He previously held senior positions with Air New Zealand and Fonterra Dairy Co-operative.