Meet Martin Bates, president of global relations and marketing at DFA. Originally from #NewZealand and a world traveler, Martin worked for New Zealand dairy cooperatives before venturing to the United States. At DFA, Martin's on a mission to share U.S. dairy’s goodness globally, scouting new markets and fostering partnerships to grow DFA's global presence and create more opportunities to share DFA farmer-owners’ milk with the world. In this edition of our #FastFive series, where leaders from across the Cooperative answer five questions in three sentences or less, learn more about Martin’s favorite dairy product (we bet you’ve never heard of it!), his love of cycling and what he thinks of the United States after having lived around the world.
Agreed on the love of #mangolassi! Courtesy of my Indian husband and my Singaporean upbringing. Also love chaas which is the lighter cousin of lassi and super refreshing in the summer! Many countries have a version of this.
Martin - you are on my list of the top 10 Managers / Leaders I have worked for !! Your kindness, humbleness and business astuteness has left a lasting impact on me. Grateful to have been on your Team with Fonterra,New Zealand 🙏.
Great Job Martin! You missed to say you are world class hobbie catamaran racer!!! (Among other things!)
Thank you for strengthening DFA with your leadership and learnings, Martin!
Experienced dairy professional
1wMartin ... you are a caring, capable, legend leader. What a positive difference you've made to this world.