Dawn CEO Steps In as Alliance Group Boss
Dawn Tightens Grip on Alliance With CEO Appointment
Niall Browne, CEO of Dawn Meats, has been appointed acting CEO of New Zealand’s Alliance Group, following Dawn’s €133 million investment in the business.
The move signals a hands-on leadership approach as Dawn looks to strengthen integration between the two companies. Dawn brings extensive access to European retail and foodservice markets, while Alliance provides a strong platform in Asia and North America, particularly in red meat exports.
The appointment underlines Dawn’s ambition to build a more globally integrated protein business, combining Southern Hemisphere supply with Northern Hemisphere market reach. It also reflects wider consolidation and strategic partnerships across the international meat sector as processors seek scale, market access and resilience.
Source: Irish Farmers Journal | 11 January 2026
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