Last year AMPC launched a refreshed strategic plan that is truly owned by the industry. This year, with a newly elected board installed, our task is executing against the plan. We’re excited to work with the new board, including our two new directors, to continue to deliver value to the Australian meat processing industry.
The two latest additions to the AMPC board are new to the role but certainly not to the industry.
Brad Teys is CEO of Teys Australia, a prominent and well-regarded participant in the sector, while James Hardwick of Hardwicks in Kyneton Vic, brings an entirely different perspective as a director of an innovative family-owned business. The board now has an even stronger mix of independent, corporate and family business experience.
At the same time, the re-election of seven existing board members speaks to continuity and trust.
Under the new AMPC strategy, there is a clear focus on engaging processors of different sizes and commercial focus in relevant and valuable innovation activities. In particular, Plant Initiated Projects will give processors the opportunity to partner with AMPC to complete more bespoke R&D that matters to them.
Government funding for AMPC has recently been guaranteed through to 2030, in what we see as another sign of recognition of the value of the organisation and faith in the board.
