Haigh’s Chocolates promotes CEO from outside the family, ending an era

Haigh’s Chocolates promotes CEO from outside the family, ending an era

Australia’s oldest family-owned chocolate retailer has appointed Peter Millard as chief executive.

Alister Haigh Retires After 30 Years As CEO

AUSTRALIA | Chief Executive Officer, Alister Haigh, has announced his retirement after 30 years at the helm of Haigh’s Chocolates, Australia’s oldest family-owned chocolate...

Haigh's CEO to retire after 30 years, first non-family successor named

Long-serving CEO of Haigh’s Chocolates, Alister Haigh, will retire this August after more than 30 years at the helm of one of Australia’s oldest family-owned chocolate companies.  Peter Millard, the current chief operating officer, has been appointed to the role, marking the first non-family member to hold the position in the company’s 110-year history. Alister Haigh began working in the family business in 1973 and assumed the role of CEO in 199…

Chocolate factory CEO passes reins after 30 years - Food & Beverage Industry News

Image: Haigh's ChocolatesPopular family-owned chocolate maker Haigh’s Chocolates has announced the retirement of chief executive officer Alister Haigh, who has led the company for 30 years. Current chief operating officer Peter Millard will step into the role, marking the first time someone outside the Haigh family has been appointed as CEO in the business’s 110-year history. The transition comes at a significant time for the company, with the u…