New Zealand meat company AFFCO has announced the resignation of its chief executive officer Tony Egan, effective from today (3 January).

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Egan had been with AFFCO for almost six-years. Having joined the company as chief operating officer, he was promoted to CEO in September 2002.


In a further management shuffle, AFFCO also announced the appointment of Chris Joblin as finance manager. Previously having served as commercial manager, Joblin replaced Alan Eyes, who also left the company today.

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