Leadership team
At AEGIC, our leadership team is dedicated to fostering a workplace where respect, connection with stakeholders, and a commitment to excellence drive every action and decision.
Courtney Draper
Executive General Manager
Michelle Hutchins
General Manager - Strategy & Communications
Dr Chris Carter
Acting General Manager - Insights and Engagement
Dr Larisa Cato
Acting General Manager - Education and Training
Jack King
Acting General Manager - Technical Market Solutions
Dr Hayfa Salman
Acting General Manager - Analytical SupportMore about AEGIC
Read moreAbout AEGIC
The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) is an independent organisation that delivers industry-good solutions to strengthen the Australian grains industry. Our future direction AEGIC’s Strategic Plan 2025-2027 provides a...
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AEGIC’s value delivery model AEGIC’s value delivery model demonstrates how we transform insights into actionable solutions, creating measurable value for the Australian grains industry. At its core, this model reflects...
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AEGIC Strategic Plan 2025-2027 Delivering industry-good solutions through market support AEGIC’s Strategic Plan, adopted in May 2025, provides a clear roadmap to achieve meaningful outcomes for the Australian grains industry....
Read moreOur board
The AEGIC Board is made up of grains industry leaders from across Australia. AEGIC's Members Grains Australia and DPIRD each nominate one Director to the AEGIC Board, joined by two independent Directors.
Read moreInvestment in AEGIC
AEGIC is an initiative of our Members: the Western Australian State Government, through the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), and Grains Australia.
Read moreAnnual reports
At AEGIC, our annual reports reflect our commitment to a values-driven culture centered around Respect, Connect, and Strive. These guiding principles are embedded in everything we do, shaping our projects, partnerships, and daily operations.
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