New agribusiness directors

Three new directors have been appointed by Agribusiness Gippsland.

The new directors include Brian Davey, Stuart Quigley and Kate Wallis.

Agribusiness Gippsland chair Paul Ford said the prosperity and vitality of Gippsland is underpinned by the $6bn agribusiness value chain that includes 6500 farming families and more than 2500 food and fibre processors plus the supporting functions like innovation, finance and consultancies.

“It was important for us build a board with a diverse range of skills and for those directors to be connected, respected and valued for their insight and their ability to develop a portfolio of events and projects that address emerging issues across this sector.”

Kate is a senior banker at ANZ with a focus on agribusiness in regional Victoria. Brian is respected for his leadership in the energy and health sectors and his skill in board governance and Stuart Quigley has been a senior executive in Fonterra with responsibility for creating global innovation partnerships.

The new board members were selected from 30 applicants, chosen after a three-month selection process.