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Johnny Wiggins

General Manager Sales - APAC, Middle East & Europe at ZIWI

New Zealand

Overview 

Johnny Wiggins is the General Manager of Sales for ZIWI in the APAC and Europe regions, with a strong background in sales management and business development. He has held significant leadership roles at Kiwigarden NZ, REVOLUTION BEAUTY, and Cosmetics New Zealand, showcasing expertise in strategic planning and international market expansion.

Work Experience 

  • General Manager Sales - APAC, Middle East & Europe

    2024 - Current

  • General Manager

    2023 - 2024

    Kiwigarden, a subsidiary of ZIWI, is a leading NZ premium snacking business. The company has grown to become the second biggest baby snacking brand in NZ, and exports to multiple markets around the globe. I led the business to a successful acquisition in June 2024.

  • General Manager Asia-Pacific

    2020 - 2023

    Revolution Beauty is one of the fastest growing FMCG businesses in the UK, with a portfolio of Cosmetics and Skincare brands, currently sold in over 60 markets world wide. In my time with the business I have successfully launched Revolution into Australia (Priceline), NZ (Farmers & Chemist Warehouse), Vietnam, Taiwan and the Philippines, (via Store groups, Distributors & Wholesale digital) and have grown the business from scratch to $20m NZD in 3 years.

  • General Manager ANZ

    2019 - 2020

  • Board Member

    2021 - 2023

  • Fellow/Investor

    2019 - 2022

    Private Equity: ANZ & UK

  • General Manager & Founder

    2014 - 2019

    Wiggins Health & Beauty was founded in Jan 2014, we are a H&B Business within the FMCG sector, selling and marketing a range of international brands across Cosmetics & Skincare, into multiple NZ retailers. I successfully established the business and launched 10 international brands across Countdown, Farmers, Green Cross Health and wholesale digital retailers. Built the business to a sale exit to UK based business Revolution Beauty after 5 years of trading.

  • Marketing Manager

    2012 - 2014

    W Wiggins is New Zealand’s oldest privately owned company, est in 1866. Today the company sources textiles and fabrics from all over the world to more than 700 customers across a wide range of industries. I led a marketing re brand for the company and introduced multiple new divisions into the business.

  • Senior National Account Manager

    2010 - 2011

    CPD - Head of Asda-Walmart division. Led a team across multiple categories, managing a £60m portfolio.

  • National Account Manager

    2008 - 2010

    Management of the Walkers crisps account for Morrison's super markets - £80m portfolio

  • Account Manager

    2006 - 2008

    On-trade management of 60+ accounts throughout greater London

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