Ex-Seafood Industry Australia chief Jane Lovell to head Victorian Farmers Federation
The former boss of Seafood Industry Australia is taking on the top administrative role at the Victorian Farmers Federation.
FORMER Seafood Industry Australia boss Jane Lovell has been appointed as the Victorian Farmers Federation’s next chief executive.
Ms Lovell, who has also served as national rural issues manager at AgriFutures, will take on the top executive role from February 15.
“Jane joining the VFF is super exciting for the organisation,” VFF president Emma Germano said.
“As the VFF looks to grow our membership and refocus our efforts to return value to our membership and influence government decision making, this external appointment will help to ensure the VFF is a contemporary organisation that represents today’s Victorian farming sector.”
The appointment follows a robust recruitment process conducted by Pacific Search Partners that considered more than 100 applicants.
“We have some real challenges ahead to promote and secure the critical role farming has in our communities and for our state,” Ms Lovell said.
“I look forward to getting out and connecting with our members to better understand their priorities and concerns, and to working with the VFF team to provide a strong, united voice for Victorian farmers.”
The recruitment process began midway through last year and was briefly delayed due to coronavirus restrictions and the VFF presidential elections.
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