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.
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 SolutionsMore about AEGIC
Read moreIntegration of Grains Australia and AEGIC
To better support Australia’s grains customers and the wider industry, AEGIC is joining Grains Australia to form a single, stronger organisation. By uniting AEGIC’s market insights and market education expertise...
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 purpose AEGIC exists to increase value in the...
Read moreOur value
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...
Read moreOur future direction
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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