Anne is the former Chief Executive Officer of Dried Fruits Australia which oversaw research & development, marketing and promotion for dried grapes. Anne served as inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Mildura Development Corporation from February 2009 to November 2013, overseeing a number of exciting projects including Olam’s $50 million investment into an almond processing plant and facilitating the business case for the $120 million Sunraysia Modernisation Project.
Anne has over 35 years experience in the horticulture sector as a partner in a family owned citrus property, and served as a Board Director and President of Sunraysia Citrus Growers. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Certificate of Business Management, a Diploma in Corporate Governance, and a Graduate Diploma in Planning. Anne continues to stay involved in a number of local organisations including Sunraysia Community Health Services; La Trobe University Mildura Regional Advisory Board; Murray Valley Winegrowers Industry Development Committee, Victoria West Rural Financial Counselling Service and has been appointed to the Regional Development Australia Loddon Mallee Committee for many years.