Foodmach appoints new CEO

After a lengthy executive search process, packaging automation solution supplier Foodmach has appointed Robert Niggl as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing on Monday, 5 August.

Niggl was most recently employed at NZSE Listed Scott Automation as its General Manager in Australia. He has also held senior executive roles at Noumi Shepparton (formally Freedom Foods), Bega, Lion Dairy and Drinks, Kraft Foods, George Weston Foods and Capitol Chilled Foods (Canberra), where he was Managing Director.

Foodmach Chair Geoff Murdoch said, “After a thorough search and interview process, we are delighted to appoint a business leader of Rob’s calibre. He brings experience from both the customer and supplier perspectives, something which we feel will underpin his and our future success.”

Niggl said, “To join and lead a respected, successful company such as Foodmach is exciting for me. In my career to date I’ve often looked at Foodmach as a leader in our industry, so to be selected as their CEO is a genuine privilege. I look forward to working with their experienced team to further strengthen their leadership position in the Australian packaging automation sector. I’m also hoping to meet up with their customers, many of whom I have worked with in various roles over the years.”

Niggl has a Mechanical Engineering Degree from Monash University and an MBA from Deakin University.

Foodmach also thanked Suren Moodley for his role as their Interim CEO during the recruitment process, which was led by Alan Wilson Consulting.

In other recent leadership developments at Foodmach, long-time board member Phil Biggs has been appointed as Strategy and Sales Director. His first task has been significantly expanding Foodmach’s business development resources, following his strategic review of its sales and marketing functions.