Speakers

Cristina Anaid Alvarado Useche

Head of Dairy Insights

Cristina Alvarado is Head of Dairy Insights at NZX, New Zealand's exchange, where she leads the organisation's dairy intelligence business. She supports decision-makers across the global dairy sector by delivering market insights, commercial intelligence and strategic analysis that inform business decisions.

With an international career spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania, Cristina brings extensive experience in the dairy industry, international trade and the global economy. Having lived, studied and worked across multiple countries and cultures, she combines strategic commercial expertise with a deep understanding of the market forces shaping agriculture, food systems and global dairy markets.

A polyglot and experienced public speaker, Cristina is recognised for her ability to translate complex economic and dairy market developments into practical insights for global audiences. She is a regular conference speaker, media commentator, interviewer and moderator, engaging with farmers, processors, exporters, traders, policymakers and industry organisations around the world.

Originally from Venezuela and a New Zealand citizen, Cristina brings a truly global perspective to the dairy sector, having lived and worked in New Zealand for over 16 years. Her expertise, international outlook and ability to connect markets, cultures and ideas have established her as a respected international voice on global dairy markets.