Laura Maxwell
New ZealandchefFemale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Laura Maxwell is a celebrated chef and the driving force behind Toronto’s Avling restaurant and bar, renowned for its commitment to local food sourcing. As a certified local-food champion, she emphasizes the importance of sustainable dining while navigating the challenges of seasonal availability, understanding that an all-Canadian menu is impractical in the colder months.
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Laura Maxwell was announced as the new chief executive of Stuff.
Media Insider: Podcast host arrested after removal from Paul Henry event; Stuff executive changes; Milo marketing legal win; Tom Phillips Netflix docoNew Zealand· 2026-09-10
Laura Maxwell was announced as the new chief executive of Stuff.
Media Insider: Podcast host arrested after removal from Paul Henry event; Stuff executive changes; Milo marketing legal win; Tom Phillips Netflix docoNew Zealand· 2026-09-10
Laura Maxwell is the executive chef at Chez Nad, formerly of Le Select Bistro.
How the French bistro is reinventing itself for today’s diners
Canada· 2026-07-10
Laura Maxwell was appointed as Stuff’s new chief executive, bringing significant experience in building and scaling businesses.
Media Insider: Should reality TV shows such as The Block NZ and Married at First Sight NZ receive Government rebate support? Media executive shake-ups at Stuff, TVNZ, NZME and Sky TV; TV star’s new podcastNew Zealand· 2025-04-23
Laura Maxwell is the chef at Toronto’s Avling restaurant and bar, which is certified as a local-food champion.
Opinion: Buy Canadian, yes – but we’ll starve, if that’s all we doCanada· 2025-03-29
