Tony comes from a farming background in the Central Highlands of Victoria and has worked in and around agriculture for the majority of his working life. He has experience in working with global food manufacturers, major Australian agribusinesses and the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture.
He was appointed NFF CEO in March 2016 after holding the positions of Trade and Economics Manager and Deputy CEO.
He has tertiary qualifications in agricultural commerce from Sydney University and a masters degree in industry policy from Australian National University.