RELATED: New regime at Herefords Australia.
FORMER Herefords Australia breed development manager Andrew Donoghue has been appointed general manager, a position which replaces the chief executive officer role.
The ‘new-look’ board has also been able to retain the society’s former CEO Dr Alex Ball in a new role - manager of research and technical implementation.
In a statement issued this morning, the board said Mr Donoghue’s role would be to focus on providing high quality services to all classes of members and to this end the board would ensure he has the support and facilities to build a staff that is highly equipped to ensure that elements such as the constitutional review, member services and finances are managed to an exemplary standard.
The statement said: “The board has every confidence that Mr Donoghue will ensure delivery of the change process, services to members and a renewed confidence in the Hereford breed.”
Meanwhile, Dr Ball, who brings a proven track record in key areas such as genetics, eating quality and commercial engagement, will be in a role designed to ensure Herefords Australia creates the opportunity for Hereford breeders to be at the forefront of many of the exciting developments that are happening within the Australian beef industry, according to the board’s new chairman Bill Kee.
The board believes that this role provides the environment for Dr Ball to continue to challenge the breed to move forward, he said in a statement issued this morning.
