Jason Te Brake
New ZealandexecutiveMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Jason Te Brake is the Chief Executive Officer of Zespri, a leading exporter of kiwifruit based in New Zealand. Under his leadership, the company recently achieved a significant milestone by surpassing $5 billion in global fruit sales, reflecting a record profit and strong performance in key markets despite previous challenges faced by growers.
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Zespri chief executive Jason Te Brake said changes to the PVR Act would deliver real benefits by protecting growers.
Kiwifruit: Stronger plant variety rights law to protect Zespri and NZ growers’ valueNew Zealand· 2026-06-19
Zespri chief executive Jason Te Brake said changes to the PVR Act would deliver real benefits by protecting growers.
Kiwifruit: Stronger plant variety rights law to protect Zespri and NZ growers’ valueNew Zealand· 2026-06-19Jason Te Brake is the chief executive officer of Zespri who announced the job cuts.
Zespri to cut 65 jobs, won’t replace another 70 amid industry changesNew Zealand· 2025-08-26
Jason Te Brake, the chief executive officer of Zespri, stated that the proposed changes were a response to evolving challenges and opportunities.
Zespri to cut 65 jobs, won’t replace another 70 amid industry changesNew Zealand· 2025-08-26Zespri chief executive Jason Te Brake said the kiwifruit marketer took steps to prepare for tariffs.
Kiwifruit harvest hits record despite US tariff concernsNew Zealand· 2025-07-26The chief executive of Zespri comments on the strong demand and market returns from Zespri’s largest-ever crop.
Listen to The Country online: Shane Jones on Budget 2025New Zealand· 2025-05-23
Chief executive Jason Te Brake said the result reflected an industry-wide effort to deliver a record crop and strong sales in key markets.
Kiwifruit record: Zespri achieves $5b sales milestone, 220 million trays soldNew Zealand· 2025-05-21