DA nominations open
Dairy Australia is calling for nominations to fill vacancies on its board of directors, in preparation for elections that will be held at its annual general meeting in November.
Three serving directors’ board terms are expiring this year.
Two of the vacant positions must be filled by milk producers, with the other vacancy requiring a director with skills in agribusiness, innovation and adoption.
Current board members Tania Luckin and Roseanne Healy have indicated they will be re-standing for election, while Graeme Nicoll says he will be retiring from the board.
Dairy Australia Board Selection Committee chair Paul Wood said Dairy Australia’s Board Skills Matrix stated the board must comprise of a mix of skills that represent all sections of the industry.
‘‘The current climate provides a unique opportunity for highly skilled leaders to join Dairy Australia and make a positive contribution to the future of the dairy industry and help shape industry structures,’’ Professor Wood said.
The board comprises of eight non-executive directors and the managing director and determines the policies and directions for investing in industry service activities, approves strategic and operating plans and performance targets, and ensures good governance.
To stand for election, applicants must undergo a selection process overseen by a Board Selection Committee, made up of one Dairy Australia Board Director and four other Australian dairy industry representatives (two nominated by Australian Dairy Farmers and two by the Australian Dairy Products Federation).
Alternatively, candidates may stand for election if their nomination is endorsed with the signatures of at least 100 current Group A members.
Milk producers interested in standing should review the instructions received in the post and apply to the Board Selection Committee before 5 pm on July 1, 2020.
Executive Search firm Rimfire Resources is managing applications for the non-milk producer director roles, to be advertised publicly.
■ Inquiries in relation to these roles should be directed to Mick Hay of Rimfire Resources on 1300 380 701 or on (07) 3878 3411.