Rodney George Sara

Background

Sara, Rodney George was born on September 4, 1943 in Wellington, New Zealand. Son of George Barwis Sara and Margaret Jean Shrimpton.

Education

Diploma of teaching, Auckland Secretary Teacher Training College, 1965. Bachelor, University Auckland, New Zealand, 1967.

Career

Personnel assistant, sales representative, marketing executive ACI, New Zealand, 1967-1970. Product manager Nestlé, New Zealand, 1970-1972. Marketing manager, assistant general manager Comprint Ltd., New Zealand, 1972-1978.

Marketing manager Diner's Club, New Zealand, 1978-1980. Various positions Carter Holt Harvey, 1980-1996. General manager Carton Group, 1986-1994, Plastics Group, 1994-1996.

Chief executive Fruitfed Supplies, Auckland, 1996—2001, Unibag Packaging Ltd., Wellington, New Zealand, since 2001.

Achievements

• Rodney George Sara has been listed as a noteworthy packaging company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member New Zealand Paperboard Packaging Association (vice president 1991-1993, president 1993-1995), Auckland Employers' Association/Employers and Manufacturers Association (vice president 1993-1995, president 1995-1997), New Zealand Employers' Federation (board directors 1994-1997), AGCARM (president 1997-2001).

Interests

• Tennis, golf, music, theater, writing.

Connections

Married Kay Daniels, 1964. Married Cherie Cook, 1980. Married Allison Mary Rothwell, October 8, 1988.

Children: Michéle, Justine, Kelly, Melissa.

Father:

George Barwis Sara

Mother:

Margaret Jean Shrimpton

Spouse:

Cherie Cook

Spouse:

Allison Mary Rothwell

Spouse:

Kay Daniels

child:

Melissa Sara

child:

Justine Sara

child:

Michéle Sara

child:

Kelly Sara