New Sales Director at DB

DB has announced the appointment of Talia Tuhakaraina as Sales Director.

DB says that Talia is an experienced FMCG commercial leader with more than 20 years’ experience across both large-scale international businesses and New Zealand-owned, locally-focused companies. She will report to Peter Hart, DB’s Managing Director.

Her career includes leadership roles at Fonterra, Mars and Tasti. Most recently, as Commercial Director – Pernod Ricard NZ, Talia led a major commercial restructure following the divestment of the wine portfolio, protecting and growing the spirits and champagne categories.

Talia Tuhakaraina has been appointed Sales Director at DB.

Peter Hart, Managing Director, DB Breweries, said: “Talia’s combination of commercial discipline and customer first execution is exactly what DB needs as we accelerate our next stage of sustainable, value-led growth.”

Talia Tuhakaraina said: “My focus will be on executional excellence in‑field, disciplined value creation and building the capability that sets our team, and our customers, up to win. DB and HEINEKEN are home to some of New Zealand’s most loved brands and I’m excited to help unlock our next chapter of growth with our customers and partners.”