This executive’s life changed with an autism diagnosis
Barry Irvin’s autistic son Matthew has taught the Bega Cheese chairman a lot about the importance of teamwork, fragility and empathy as he sets about building a circular economy in the Bega Valley.
When Barry Irvin considers the consumer of 2030, he thinks of shoppers who want to eat healthy food at an affordable price.
And, critically, they will want to know where their food comes from, says the executive chairman of Bega Cheese, a manufacturer of dairy products such as flavoured milk, cheese and yoghurt, as well as household consumer brands including Vegemite and Bega peanut butter.
Sally PattenBOSS editorSally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London. Connect with Sally on Twitter. Email Sally at spatten@afr.com
