Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1, NZE:SML) has appointed Richard Wyeth as chief executive, according to a Monday Australian bourse filing.
Wyeth will join the company on May 19, with Tim Carter remaining as acting CEO until then before returning to his role as CEO of the Dairyworks unit, added the filing.
Wyeth is the former CEO of Westland Milk Products and Taupo-based dairy company Miraka.
The company's shares rose past 2% in recent Monday trade in New Zealand.