Executive responsibility for Nuseed corporate strategy development and delivery of transformational growth from downstream "Beyond Yield" technologies in Agrifood. Accountable for leading the Omega 3 platform from proof of concept through research, intellectual property development and scale up to commercial delivery in an agile business development framework.At Nuseed we grew the business on a foundation of deep industry understanding, strong research and excellence in marketing, pursuing the development of value “Beyond Yield” in the agrifood sector.From a blank sheet, Nuseed has grown to be a vibrant, robust and profitable business. I was a key part of a small management team driving this development joining the company as a leader at its inception, and being responsible for strategy, targeted acquisition and integration of the foundations of our business, and the creation of value in the "Nuseed" business.

Working with a small executive group managing strategy development and execution for sustainable growth in an expanding seed technology and plant breeding business with a focus on differentiated outputsIdentifying opportunities where a competitive advantage exists, identifying the resources to support strategy and assembling these through acquisition, licensing, recruitment or organic development.Leading acquisition and integration of core businesses across geographiesAssembling and developing a quality team and leading business strategy to execution. Leading both product and business positioning and processes in R&D - Commercial interface through to supply chain management to sales and marketing execution. Development of intellectual property approaches, and technology in and outlicensingManaging the successful delivery of financial objectives from local business operations (including financial entity development and structure) in the US, LAS, Mexico, Europe and China markets with full P&L and Balance sheet accountability. Establishing a common direction and business culture of success.Communication of strategy, direction and results at Senior Executive and Board level

Recruited to develop a seed and plant breeding business as a step out strategy inside a successful ASX listed crop protection business

Chairman of Directors; SeedtechDirector; Longreach Plant Breeders• Business strategy and execution including trading , strategic direction in procurement and trading negotiations, legal/ compliance and business and systems management.• Operational and strategic management of Landmark National distribution and supply chain function • Sales volume and margin management and forecasting.

Directed Company marketing strategy in the Broadacre and Horticulture segments including the retail agronomy and technical services team.Provided market lead direction to the national procurement functions.

I was recruited to develop and implement a strategy for agronomic services delivery in a large agricultural inputs business whilst also developing the company's seed and traits positions

Starting as a seed production agronomist in hybrid seed, and moving through increasing seed production responsibilities before becoming territory manager for a sales territory encompassing SA, WA and NT. I was also heavily engaged in the development of the company's hybrid canola strategy and execution