The Victorian Biosecurity Reference Group will guide the implementation of Victoria’s Biosecurity Strategy.

Chair, Integrity CommitteeMember, Audit and Risk CommitteeMember, Remuneration Committee

Melbourne Royal promotes Victorian agriculture, and its importance in daily life, through the annual Royal Melbourne Show, award programs to support excellence in food production, and manages the Melbourne Showgrounds as a versatile and iconic precinct. Chair - Performance and Culture CommitteeChair - Veterinary Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Committee

Racing Analytical Services Ltd (RASL) is an independent company established in 1988 to provide drug testing services to the Victorian racing industry. The company has grown to be one of the leading racing laboratories in the world, testing racehorses and greyhounds for the Victorian, South Australian and Tasmanian racing industries as well as for international clients such as Macau thoroughbred and greyhound racing. As the only independent racing laboratory in Australia, RASL is able to use the… Show more Racing Analytical Services Ltd (RASL) is an independent company established in 1988 to provide drug testing services to the Victorian racing industry. The company has grown to be one of the leading racing laboratories in the world, testing racehorses and greyhounds for the Victorian, South Australian and Tasmanian racing industries as well as for international clients such as Macau thoroughbred and greyhound racing. As the only independent racing laboratory in Australia, RASL is able to use the expertise developed from 25 years of race testing to provide testing services to other industries, including workplace testing of employees. Show less

NATA accredits organisations to perform testing and inspection activities for their products and services. The Committee advises the NATA Board on matters related to accreditation of veterinary and animal health diagnostic laboratories.

PCA is the largest equestrian body in Australia, serving 40,000 members and 750 clubs across regional and metropolitan Australia since 1939.

The Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) is the Rural Research and Development Corporation that supports the red meat processing Industry throughout Australia. AMPC's mandate is to provide research, development and extension (RD&E) services that improve the sustainability and efficiency of the sector.

The Australian Horse Industry Council represents and promotes the interests of the horse and Australia's >$20 billion horse industry with Government and stakeholders. AHIC programs include biosecurity, horse health and welfare. It provides a forum for the diverse participants of breed societies, racing, equestrian sports and commercial entities supplying industry inputs.

Publicly listed entity providing banking services under the Bendigo Bank brand.Chair of the Human Resources Committee and member of the Governance and Audit Committees.

Responsible for the interface with internal and external stakeholders including collaborators, investors and end-users. Accountable for research project reporting, media, marketing and communication.

Pulse Breeding Australia (PBA) - with industry, government and university partners - is a world class Australian breeding program delivering highly adapted chickpea, field pea, lentil, faba bean and lupin varieties to growers across Australia, and to consumers across the world. Achievements were growth in investment in R&D, international collaborations, export market development and commercialisation of crop varieties.

Leadership of staff transition to a $288m new science facility, development of operational protocols and ensuring delivery of services to building occupants. Management of finance, contracts, human resources, OHS, scientific compliance and corporate reporting.

BBA provided Australian growers with superior barley varieties for domestic and export market demands. I facilitated its conclusion in 2010, distribution of intellectual property rights and transition from a publicly funded program to the private sector.

Managed the veterinary laboratory providing services for livestock and wildlife diseases to government and commercial clients, along with a diverse research portfolio in animal disease diagnostics, epidemiology and control, vertebrate pest control, zoonotics and food safety. Ensured delivery in times of disease emergency including Anthrax, Equine and Avian influenzas, Newcastle Disease. Worked closely across the human-animal disease interface, and as Chair of the state Animal Ethics… Show more Managed the veterinary laboratory providing services for livestock and wildlife diseases to government and commercial clients, along with a diverse research portfolio in animal disease diagnostics, epidemiology and control, vertebrate pest control, zoonotics and food safety. Ensured delivery in times of disease emergency including Anthrax, Equine and Avian influenzas, Newcastle Disease. Worked closely across the human-animal disease interface, and as Chair of the state Animal Ethics Committee.Supervised a workforce of 65 veterinary, scientific and technical staff across 3 locations. Show less

Roberts Research Group (now Forethought) was a management consulting firm specialising in marketing strategy in services markets. My role was client and project management for large corporate customers.