Meet the Agsafe Board
Brett Ryan | Agsafe Chair
Managing Director | Sumitomo Chemical Australia
Brett Ryan joined Sumitomo Chemical Australia in 2009. Over the years, he has held various positions, including business management of their crop protection portfolio, and leading the team responsible for Sumitomo Chemical's range of conventional and BioRational products for Australian and New Zealand agriculture.
Mark Herron
Chief Executive Officer | Australian Agribusiness
Mark is a highly accomplished Australian CPA and MBA-qualified CEO with extensive global and ANZ-focused experience. He excels in driving financial leadership, strategic innovation, and business growth, while fostering best practices and transformative change. He has over 10 years of experience in FMCG/Manufacturing and Agrichemicals sectors both internationally and within Australia. Mark’s ability to align cross-functional goals and quickly assess global stakeholders ensures the achievement of business objectives.
Peter Lourey
Chief Operating Officer | AIRR
Peter is an accomplished executive with 34 years of experience in the agricultural and animal health sectors. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer of AIRR, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic expertise. Peter's background includes extensive experience in integrated supply chains, sales, and marketing within the agricultural industry.
Hamish McIntyre
Managing Director | McIntyre Agriculture
Hamish has been Managing Director of McIntyre Agriculture since 1996, overseeing a vast and diversified operation spanning 143,800 hectares. The business encompasses grazing, dryland farming, and irrigation properties strategically located across the St George, Dirranbandi, and Quilpie districts.
Tim Pepper
Procurement Manager | Synergy Seeds Australia
Tim's career encompasses a diverse array of roles within the seed industry, ranging from key accounts and trading to marketing and industry liaison. His dedication in fostering the future and sustainability of primary production has seen him actively engage in numerous industry and farmer groups, consistently showcasing his unwavering commitment to the advancement of the seed industry.
Jana Phan
Director of Stewardship and Sustainability Policy | CropLife Australia
Jana is the Director of Stewardship and Sustainability Policy at CropLife Australia. She provides strategic policy advice and manages stewardship initiatives, leveraging her experience in agricultural science research and evidence-informed policy development. Jana holds a Ph.D. in plant genetics from The University of Adelaide.