-- Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZE:FCG) named Richard Allen as its next chief executive, effective May 1, succeeding Miles Hurrell, according to a Monday filing with the New Zealand bourse.
Allen most recently served as president of global ingredients at Fonterra, per the filing.
Hurrell will stay with the company in an advisory role until September to facilitate the transition.
Fonterra's shares were down 30% in recent Monday trading.