Craig R. Park

Current

• CEO & Chairman at Retailer Networks Inc.

Past

• President, 2001-04 at AVEBE America Inc.
• Commercial Director, Asia Pacific at AVEBE Asia Pacific

Education

• University of Canterbury

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Industry

Executive Office

Websites

• My Company
• My Blog
• City at Peace

Craig R. Park’s Summary

* CEO, Retailer Networks Inc. From 2007. Reorganized and established new parent company positioning the e-commerce and online media group for growth. Implementing new strategy and vision based on unique business model.

* Business Consultant, Adventure Endurance Racer and Triathlete, Non-profit Board Chair, Property Developer, Women's Health entrepreneur. 2004 to 2006.

* President, AVEBE America Inc. 2001-04. Reorganized from loss-making to highest profit region within 9 months. Changed culture, implemented new strategy and transparency, divested business unit.

* President, AVEBE Argentina. 2003-04. Resolved Argentina Peso crisis fallout, established profitability and championed strategic fit within global operations. Reorganized regional operations, supply chain and distribution. Led culture change, resized balance sheet, implemented M&A including divestment.

* Commercial Director, AVEBE Asia Pacific. (Singapore) 1997-2001

* Market Development Manager, New Zealand Milk Products China (Hongkong) 1994-97

* Regional Technical Manager, New Zealand Milk Products SE Asia (Singapore) 1989 - 1993

Craig R. Park’s Specialties:

Growth, turnaround, international market development, leadership, strategy, implementation and execution, developing and retaining talent, international distribution, merger and acquisition, Market development with international expertise in Asia Pacific (especially China and Japan), South America, Europe, international working/living

Craig R. Park’s Experience

• CEO & Chairman

  Retailer Networks Inc.

  (Internet industry)

  May 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)

  RNI is a building online communities of independent retailers. Initially targeting the giftware vertical, it launched the Gift and Home Channel (www.giftandhomechannel.com) in September 2007. GHC is the first online independent retailer community incorporating web video learning, community building and provision of business services in the giftware sector. The online giftware wholesaler FarCountries.com was acquired in Sept '08 and its business model is being modified to complete the vertical offering in the giftware sector. Expansion is planned for further verticals. RNI aims to build a large community of new retail segments to build a large community of independent retailers and enable them to thrive.

• President, 2001-04

  AVEBE America Inc.

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Food Production industry)

  2001 — 2004 (3 years)

• Commercial Director, Asia Pacific

  AVEBE Asia Pacific

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Food Production industry)

  January 1997 — August 2001 (4 years 8 months)

Craig R. Park’s Education

• University of Canterbury

Additional Information

Craig R. Park’s Websites:

• My Company
• My Blog
• City at Peace

Craig R. Park’s Interests:

Entrepreneurism, Innovation, the Environment, Green Technology, Triathlon, Multisport Adventure Racing, Skiing, Mountain Biking

Craig R. Park’s Groups:

Board member of City at Peace National; a national non-profit,
Advisory Board member, Tru-Data Integrity LLC
Advisory Board member, NZ Trade and Enterprise Strategic Advisory Board, Americas
Member Creative Good Councils

•    Sustainability Professionals
•    Fonterra Alumni
•    The 3/50 Project

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