Nicola Johnston

Nicola Johnston is passionate about powering purpose-led New Zealand brands to success on the world stage. Nicola currently heads Silver Fern Farms’ Growth function, backed by over 25 years of experience in strategic global marketing roles. She specialises in designing insight-led growth strategies, fostering authentic storytelling, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences to generate future business value.

Nicola's journey with Silver Fern Farms began in 2011 as the Group Communications Manager, and she has since played a pivotal role in transforming the organisation into a customer-centric and market-focused powerhouse. Before joining Silver Fern Farms, Nicola held executive positions at renowned FMCG companies like Fonterra Brands, Cottonsoft, Mainland Products, and L'Oréal. She holds a Master’s degree in International Management from HEC Paris and Honours degrees in French and Marketing Management from Otago University.