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I am an experienced agribusiness professional with a career spent in the horticultural sector across Australia and New Zealand.Throughout my career, I have worked for the full range of business structures, from a self-managed family businesses to global food production giants – Olam, Costas and OTPP among them – with a keen eye for the bigger picture, a natural affinity for people management and a drive to improve productivity, efficiency and profitability wherever possible.Over the years I have held roles including CEO, COO, General Manager, Operations Manager and National Orchard Manager, gaining invaluable first-hand experience in a multitude of horticulture crops, including almonds, avocados, blueberries, citrus, table grapes, apples, stonefruit, cherries, kiwifruit, melons.I have a deep understanding of fresh fruit management and have successfully managed relationships across the supply chain, with third-party growers, marketers and supermarkets to ensure optimal product procurement.In addition to my technical and project management skills, I have a firm belief that great teams deliver great results and have demonstrated success in leading cultural change within organisations, particularly in health, safety and environmental practices.Beyond the organisations I have worked with, I have a strong passion for the improvement of the broader horticulture sector and have actively contributed to organisational and industry advancement through numerous director and committee member roles on industry boards.

Listed skills include Business Strategy, Management, Sustainability, Factory, and 11 others.