Meet Our Leaders

Just some of the people that create the Chobani magic

Meet Our Leaders

Just some of the people that create the Chobani magic

Scott Hadley

Managing Director – Australia/New Zealand

As a seasoned pro in the food and beverage industry, Scott knows how to blend business acumen with a unique organisational culture (much like the special blend in our yogurts). His passion for innovative brands and driving success in a dynamic business landscape inspires us to continue working hard to disrupt the industry.

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Ishani Samarasekera

Director Finance & IT

Ishani brings sharp commercial acumen, a love of transformation, and a deeply human approach to leadership.  Before joining Chobani, she was at General Mills, leading Finance across Europe and Australia—covering six countries, five manufacturing sites in a $1.5 billion business. Over the past decade, she’s held senior roles across Melbourne and Switzerland, spanning Strategy, FP&A, Operations and Governance. No matter the role, her focus has always been the same: helping teams thrive and lifting performance through clarity and purpose.

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Tim Browne

General Manager ESG & General Counsel

Tim takes a holistic approach to his multi-disciplinary role at Chobani, leading with purpose, precision, and a deep sense of responsibility. He not only champions strong governance and compliance practices but also guides Chobani’s ESG team in driving meaningful progress for the planet and its communities. Tim is passionate about fostering collaboration across teams to ensure Chobani remains a leader in making a positive social and environmental impact.

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Sami Cannone

General Manager Sales

At Chobani, we believe good growth comes from great partnerships – and that’s where Sami shines.  With nearly 20 years’ experience in sales, account management and commercial strategy, she leads our Sales team with a clear focus: growing our impact by doing right by customers, consumers and communities.

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Chris Eaton

General Manager People & Culture

What do you get when you combine a passionate people-person, who can also milk a cow, with a proven track record for leading cultural change? The perfect combination for our People and Culture leader. Chris’ dairy roots are strong, having grown up milking cows on his family’s dairy farm in the Goulburn Valley.

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Ellie Vince

General Manager Marketing

Ellie is shaping the future of Chobani’s brands with a mix of strategic insight, consumer focus, and a passion for creating sustainable growth. With a wealth of local and global experience spanning brand-building, category, innovation, and team leadership, Ellie has a clear vision for elevating Chobani’s presence across Australia and beyond.

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Connie Biviano

General Manager Science & Innovation

What do you get when you combine a passion for dairy with deep technical expertise and a track record of industry innovation? The perfect leader for Chobani’s Science and Innovation team. Connie brings decades of experience in R&D, Dairy Technology, and Process Optimisation, honed across roles in Australia and abroad with Lactalis, Carman’s, and Flavour Makers.

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Ken Sanders

General Manager Supply Chain & Operations

Who better to lead the supply side of Chobani than someone who has been making dairy products since he could walk – literally. Brought up on his family’s dairy farm in Gippsland, Ken has yet to escape the dairy category in his professional career. He certainly knows his stuff.

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