I have been managing orchards in Far North Queensland for over a decade. Originally for my family's 90Ha Mango/Avocado/Lime orchard and more recently a large, internationally owned 300Ha high density orchard. I am also currently completing my Masters in Agribusiness with Marcus Oldham.I was awarded a Nuffield Farming Scholarship in 2017 studying Robotics, Automation and emerging technology opportunities for the Australian tree crop industry. I have presented my findings to industry in both Australia and internationally as Keynote speaker at events such as the Australia Wine Industry Technical Conference, TropAg, EvokeAg among others. I have hosted farmers from all over the globe, and also lead agricultural study tours throughout Israel and Norway. I am passionate about the continuous improvement and viability of the Australian Agricultural space and believe well strategised, fit for purpose and expertly implemented technology, has the potential to return exponential payback.Prior to my "return to Ag", for a little over a decade, I was General Manager of Flight Centre Ltd's global emergency call centre based in Brisbane servicing the entire portfolio of Flight Centre Ltd companies. In this capacity I was responsible for the strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting and implementation, along with recruitment, training and management of over 30 staff both in office and WFH. During my time in this role my team managed all manner of emergency travel events including the Bali Bombings No. 1 and 2, the global grounding the entire Qantas fleet, and even the Brisbane floods that required the evacuation of our very own building.I was awarded No. 1 Consultant Global Assist for three successive years at the prestigious Flight Centre Global Awards in Barcelona, Las Vegas and Paris.I enjoy complex problem solving, particularly around process efficiency, and implementing technological solutions. I have an insatiable thirst for learning and knowledge and particularly enjoy strategising the mitigation of macro factors affecting businesses. I have a ‘let’s get it done’ attitude and I’m never afraid to roll up the sleeves and get my hands dirty. I love working with people to help them become the very best they can be, whether that’s professionally, or personally. I sit on the strategic advisory investment panel for Avocados Australia, I have sat on the board of the Australian Mango industry body, I have been involved in several Horticulture Innovation SIAP's.I sit on the advisory board for the AgTech company Farmable.My family is everything to me.