Director Elections

Nominated director candidates stand for election at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held in November 2024. The comprehensive search and selection process of new board directors ensures the board comprises a diverse set of skills, experience and personal attributes.

Current election 

The terms of two directors – the retiring James Mann and Simone Jolliffe – expire at the AGM, meaning there are two vacancies on the Dairy Australia Board. Both are for directors with milk producer skills. Simone Jolliffe will stand for re-election.

After a comprehensive selection process, the two candidates recommended by the Board Selection Committee are Dr James Neal and Simone Jolliffe.

James Neal has been chair of the board of Dairy NSW since 2020. He farms with his wife and parents near Taree, milking up to 800 cows year-round. He has extensive skills in agricultural research, development and extension, with a PhD in water use efficiency, yield, nutritive value and profitability of different dairy forages.

Appointed to the Dairy Australia Board in 2021, Simone Jolliffe has been farming near Wagga Wagga with her husband since 2000. Ms Jolliffe has nearly 20 years’ industry involvement outside their farm business in local, state, and national roles. She has held various leadership roles in industry research, development and extension as well as advocacy and representation.

More details will be included in the notice of meeting available in October.