Global Dairy Trade (GDT), the global platform for dairy trading, pricing and insights, announced plans to establish Singapore as the company’s global headquarters as part of the next phase
of its international development. The move reflects GDT’s increasingly global role in supporting participants across international dairy markets, with buyers and sellers operating across interconnected global supply chains.
The transition process is now underway and expected to take place progressively over the coming months, subject to relevant regulatory processes. Global Dairy Trade Chief Executive Officer Lloyd Cartwright said the move reflects strong Board and shareholder support for GDT’s long-term growth agenda and its continued development as trusted and neutral market infrastructure for the global dairy industry.
“GDT has evolved significantly beyond its origins to become a truly international platform supporting customers and participants across global dairy markets,” said Cartwright. “Establishing our global headquarters in Singapore positions us closer to international markets and customers, while supporting GDT’s long-term development and the increasingly interconnected nature
of global dairy trade. Importantly, New Zealand remains a critical part of GDT’s future. We will continue to maintain a significant team and technology presence in New Zealand, alongside our existing auction operations in Berlin.”
Since its establishment in 2008, GDT has grown into the world’s leading trading platform for core dairy products and supports efficient dairy derivative trading. Through its GDT Events platform, the business brings together buyers and sellers from more than 60 countries to trade approximately US$2-3 billion annually.

As part of its continued development strategy, GDT has also strengthened its executive leadership team with the appointments of:
• Wendy Walker as Chief Marketing Officer, based in Singapore and responsible for global brand strategy, market engagement and international positioning
• Caroline Brennan as Chief Customer Officer, based in Singapore and responsible for customer strategy, commercial development and customer engagement
• Sajeewa Dayaratne as Chief Technology Officer, based in Auckland and responsible for leading GDT’s technology function and the continued development of the platform and digital capabilities
All three executives report directly to Cartwright and form part of GDT’s broader investment in customer engagement, technology capability and long-term market development.
GDT confirmed that:
• a significant team and technology presence will remain in New Zealand
• auction operational functions will continue to be based in Berlin
• executive leadership, commercial, marketing, finance, product and customer growth functions will progressively transition to Singapore.