Peter Widdows is a highly-experienced FMCG expert with over 17 years of experience in senior global executive positions at HJ Heinz Corporation, including as chief executive and managing director of HJ Heinz Company Australia from February 2003 to October 2008.
During his tenure, Heinz Australia's sales trebled and the net profit grew by 5.5 times. Following this, he moved into a regional chief executive role covering Australasia and a large part of Asia, with responsibility for 18,500 employees and revenues of US$1.8B. Since leaving Heinz, Mr Widdows has advised a successful startup company, authored two books, and managed his own businesses.
Mr Widdows has a strong commercial acumen and deep experience in all business functions, from supply and manufacturing to marketing and sales.
He is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
