ZIWI USA, Inc.
10985 Cody Street Suite 110
Overland Park, KS 66210
24 May 2023
Each year, ZIWI USA’s Overland Park, Kansas office brings together the entire team, both local and field sales, along with a panel of international visitors, to deep dive into a review of the prior fiscal year. We reflect on successes, opportunities and challenges, and chat about the plans for the upcoming fiscal year to come. It’s an intensive week where the sales, marketing, finance, operations, admin, and eCom teams get to see firsthand the work that each unit of the business has put in to contribute to the organization’s overall success.
This year was especially exciting, as we were able to have ZIWI’s new CEO, Stuart Irvine, attend for his first North American market visit since starting with the company in April. Stuart was accompanied by fellow Kiwis, Harry Woods, Commercial Director, and newly appointed Hannah Christensen, People and Culture Director. They joined us for deep dive sessions on topics like logistics, sustainability, marketing syndication, and many more, alongside a two-day long session of company-wide fiscal year planning. We are grateful for their presence here and bringing our Kiwi culture and values along with them.
Coinciding with the Annual Summit, each year, ZIWI hosts an awards ceremony, celebrating the achievements of the team over the past fiscal year, recognizing the hard work and effort put in by those who have sprung above and beyond. Awards are given to top performers, and those who embody our KIWI values. We are proud to honor the following award recipients:
Employee of the Year: Jessica Krueger, Marketing Manager
Outstanding Leader: Heather Hickey, Senior Vice President of Sales
Cross Functional Team Player: Coral Fallon, Operations Coordinator
Top Dog – Sales: Jen Batisto, Key Account Manager
KIWI Values Awards
Kindness (Manaaki): Angela Shoultz, Territory Manager
Integrity (Pono): Karlyn Kubin, Branding & Marketing Specialist
Will (Pukeke): BreAnn Beashore, Operations & Logistics Specialist
Ingenuity (Auahatanga): Grace Thompson, Digital Marketing Specialist
We are thrilled to have another successful summit under our belts and look forward to watching the team implement the fruits of the collaborative work put in to make it such a productive week.
About ZIWI
ZIWI, the global leader and innovator in air-dried pet nutrition, was founded with a vision to bring joy and peace of mind to pets and their guardians. Their award-winning high meat recipes are proudly handcrafted in New Zealand in their own kitchens by a bunch of passionate Kiwis (New Zealanders). Inspired by the nutrition of raw diets, while offering the convenience and safety of dry foods, ZIWI Peak air-dried is simple and all-natural, with no artificial preservatives, additives, growth promotants, or antibiotics. Usable as a treat, topper, or complete & balanced meal, ZIWI’s palatability and naturally sourced health benefits help keep your pet happy and healthy.