LBN announces exciting appointment
THE Livestock Biosecurity Network is pleased to welcome Duncan Rowland to the position of Chief Executive Officer.
Mr Rowland is currently Executive Manager – Biosecurity and Product Integrity Services at Animal Health Australia, where he worked to strengthen the country’s animal health system since 2004.
His appointment to LBN brings his considerable wealth of knowledge and experience in biosecurity, animal health and welfare.
LBN Chairman James Kellaway said Mr Rowland’s appointment was a huge step in the right direction for the continued growth, and ongoing ability for LBN to provide excellence in biosecurity, animal health and welfare extension services.
“Duncan has already contributed a great deal to LBN in his capacity as Executive Manager at AHA,” Mr Kellaway said.
“His rapport with both LBN staff and directors and his understanding of LBN has him well placed to succeed as CEO.”
Mr Rowland begins as CEO in mid-October, marking a new era for LBN focused on creating enhanced partnerships, fostering innovation, providing outstanding services to its stakeholders and securing sustainable funding.
“The LBN Board has the utmost confidence that LBN will continue to deliver value to its partners, stakeholders and producers under Duncan’s leadership and with the ongoing contribution of its valued staff complement,” Mr Kellaway said.
Mr Rowland is excited to begin the role and is optimistic about the future of LBN as it builds a positive, proactive work culture and delivery framework, with a sole focus of providing excellence in service delivery to stakeholders.
“I’m enthusiastic about the opportunity to lead LBN and
work with an incredible team,” he said.