Innovator . Educator . Strategist . Catalyst

People and the real problems, challenges and opportunities they experience are at the heart of what I do.

Today’s agribusinesses not only have to produce high quality products efficiently while sustainably managing their natural resources, but also understand and navigate their markets and value chains. These are all increasingly globally focussed. People remain core to success, while innovation and digital technologies are important to transform efficiencies and productivity gains. They also underpin traceability, authenticity, assurity of food safety and social and environmental accountability which are increasingly demanded by consumers and the marketplace.

I take a collaborative approach to work with agrifood businesses to develop the capability to adapt and embrace future market needs and opportunities across Australia and Asia. My flexible approach enables producers and industry to adopt progressive, pragmatic, cost-effective and sustainable long-term solutions.

With a background in dairy science, innovation and industry development I have a strong passion for combining contemporary innovation approaches with the unique challenges and opportunities presented for sustainable food production.

For all players involved it’s often arduous to navigate, and be at the heart of the relevant why(s).           

I bring 20 years’ experience across the agrifood ecosystem of science, education, R&D, industry and digital developments, the public and private sectors and (international) marketplace development to better connect and advance our food producers, value chains and industries. Often I fill the key gap of ‘translator’.

I’ve developed significant expertise across dairy and niche dairy operations, and while these remain a specialty,  I’ve found the principles apply across broader agrifood sectors and businesses.

How we work together

I work with the approach that,

If I don’t know customers well, I can’t solve their problems.

I seek to develop a shared understanding of your business, its goals, values, challenges and opportunities, and then establish a framework to achieve relevant and sustainable outcomes.

Placing a strong focus on collaboration, transparency and trust, my independence and extensive networks allow me to bring the right people around the table when necessary to achieve the best outcome for your business, organisation, industry and/or community.

Assisting digital and agtech initiatives navigate, connect and engage relevant industry and grassroots producers – how, when and which – the key players in design led thinking and agile product development.