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OUR PEOPLE

John McKillop

Independent Chair

John commenced as the Independent Chair of RMAC in October 2020 bringing over 25 years of senior agribusiness experience to the board. Previous roles have included CEO of S. Kidman & Co and Hancock Agriculture, CEO of Hassad Australia, Managing Director of Clyde Agriculture and executive roles with Elders and Stanbroke Pastoral Company. During this period, John has been involved in beef and sheep production, feedlotting, processing, live export and meat exporting. John is currently Chair of Black Box Co.

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Previous board roles include LAWD, Compass Agribusiness, Dairy Farmers Milk Co-Operative, Meat & Livestock Australia, Dairy Australia, Cubbie Cotton and the Primary Industries Education Foundation.​​​​​​​​​

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Susan Wakeford

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Susan joined RMAC as our Chief Executive Officer 2024. Prior to this, Susan worked with the NSW Department of Primary Industries and was Head of Agribusiness for Westpac.

 

Susan brings a wealth of experience, leadership, strategic engagement and company governance. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Agribusiness, Organisational Management and Animal Science. She is also a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Our Peak Industry Body Members

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Research & Development Corporations

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