New Zealand
April 2, 2008
David Anderson was appointed
yesterday as Chairman of
AUSVEG following the resignation of Michael Badcock.
“I am very enthusiastic about the positive work AUSVEG does and
have a vision for making the vegetable industry more profitable
and cohesive,” David said.
David has been a Director of AUSVEG since November 2005 and was
elected Vice-Chairman this year.
“Michael Badcock has been an exceptional contributor to the
vegetable industry for decades, both in the operations of a very
successful business in Tasmania and in developing AUSVEG and
industry leadership,” David said.
Michael has been on the AUSVEG Board since the company’s
inception and has been Chairman for four years.
“I would also like to acknowledge the efforts and enthusiasm of
John Roach who resigned from his position as CEO on Monday 31
March. John made an outstanding contribution to AUSVEG and
raising the profile of the vegetable industry,” David said.
Robert Lawler has been appointed as Acting CEO for AUSVEG.
Robert has been with AUSVEG for three months in the role of
interim Chief Financial Officer.
AUSVEG will advertise for a permanent CEO shortly.
“Robert has experience across a number of industries and
organisations and will continue the operations of AUSVEG to meet
the needs of the vegetable industry,” David said.
Robert joined AUSVEG from a recent role in the shipping industry
and has an extensive background in financial management.
“I am looking forward to working with David and the Board of
Directors and meeting the new challenges facing AUSVEG as the
peak industry body,” Robert said.
David Anderson is a fourth generation potato and vegetable
grower from Baldivis in Western Australia.
He is also the Chairman of vegetablesWA and on the state
executive of the Potato Growers Association Western Australia. |
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