Dave Gerner Email & Phone Number

I am an accomplished professional with experience in innovation, change management and the practical applications of new and emerging technologies that are meaningful and accountable to industry. With a background in environmental management and spatial information science I have a passion for innovative solutions that create sustainable futures for agriculture, with positive outcomes for both people and planet.With an increasing rate of change challenging the way Australian growers manage their everyday business I believe it is critical that we develop an Innovation System that allows technologists and growers to come together to co-develop solutions and deliver meaningful outcomes that are profitable and scalable. The AgTech Program delivered by Wine Australia helps facilitate these outcomes. Managing the AgTech Program, the role requires a strong understand of both the technical capabilities of AgTech, but also challenges faced by producers and businesses in wine industry at present. I am passionate about delivering “change that adds value” to the Australian Wine Industry and supporting a progressive and innovative culture of collaboration across the industry.Key Personal Attributes:• An adaptive leader with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and change-focus• A people-orientated manager with emotionally intelligent interpersonal skills• Technically proficient with a talent for bridging the divide between senior executives and technical specialists• Passionate about problem solving and exploring new ideas• A collaborative team player who enjoys listening and sharing• Believes that innovation is “change that adds value” and applies that value to his work• Energetic, supportive, resilient and thoughtful character who is willing to lead, learn, develop and grow

Listed skills include Gis, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Databases, Cartography, and 37 others.

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  University Of Adelaide

  Environmental Management, Gis