Growcom appoints new CEO

LEADING the horticulture industry into a sustainable and profitable future will be the focus of new Growcom chief executive officer, David Thomson. Mr Thomson will start with Growcom on May 8 following the retirement of outgoing CEO Pat Hannan who will finish with the organisation on May 18, 2018. Mr Thomson will bring a wealth of experience to his role as CEO of Growcom, including 34 years in senior roles across the private and public sectors.

He will bring to the table significant insights in the areas of finance, marketing, sales, distribution, manufacturing and human

❝The board is very confident about Growcom’s future under David’s leadership.

resources through his CEO, management and advisory experience. Growcom Chairman Les Williams, a pineapple grower from Wamuran, said Mr Thomson was a proven leader.

“David has extensive experience across a number of disciplines and the board is very confident of his ability to lead and direct Growcom as a profitable grower representative body working towards the sustainable future of the horticulture industry through effective advocacy on behalf of growers, effective grower engagement and the delivery of valued and relevant services to growers,” Mr Williams said.

“David is keen to engage with stakeholders and is excited about his new role.

“The board is very confident about Growcom’s future under David’s leadership.” Mr Williams thanked Mr Hannan for his contributions as CEO of Growcom and said he looked forward to working with Mr Thomson.