Our people.
We are a team of experienced engineers, project managers, and specialists who bring practical insight and technical depth to every project. Our people combine hands-on industry knowledge with a commitment to delivering smart, effective solutions.
Mike Cotter
New Zealand / Australia
BEng, CEng, MIChemE, EurEng
Michael is a founding director and shareholding partner of the Pacific Process Group. He is Managing Director of Pacific Process Pty Ltd and Chief Executive of Pacific Process US Inc.
He is a professional engineer, specializing in Food and Dairy processing technologies with a BEng (Chemical and Materials), a Diploma in Dairy Science and Technology from Massey University and a NZCS in Chemistry. Mike has active memberships with IChemE, Institute of Directors and NZ Institute of Food Science and Technology. His strong, strategic project leadership has been refined through 30 years’ experience in manufacturing and contracting for the demanding food, beverage, pharmaceutical and dairy industries.
Prior to setting up Pacific Process, Mike held senior positions with NZ Dairy Board, Fisons Pharmaceuticals, AMEC, Nalco, Ashton Project Services and Tetra Pak. He has driven through a diverse and challenging range of capital projects from conceptual design to completion. Mike combines his enthusiasm for new technology with astute people management and real-world supply chain experience to deliver innovative and practical project solutions with a quantifiable return on investment.