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THE Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC), the peak body representing retailers, processors, exporters and smallgoods manufacturers in the post-farm-gate meat industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Patrick Hutchinson as General Manager of the Processor Group.
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Mr Hutchinson brings broad industry and supply chain experience with a background in both the livestock management and the meat processing sectors. He has an extensive network of professional relationships built during his 20 years in the industry, most recently as managing director of Blue Sky Agribusiness and prior to that with ITS Global, a leading agriculture consultancy.
The role of General Manager – Processor Group is critical in ensuring the red meat processing sector, Australia’s second largest manufacturing industry, continues to have a strong voice on policy matters and with its members afforded the highest standards of service.
As part of a succession plan developed two years ago, Steve Martyn will transition to retirement after almost two decades of service with the AMIC and the AMC.
Welcoming the appointment, Chairman of the Australian Meat Industry Council, Lachie Hart said: “Patrick is an ideal candidate to lead the processor group. He brings significant pre-farm gate experience and deep knowledge of the red meat supply chain to our organisation that will facilitate a proactive and inclusive approach to industry leadership and allow him to engage immediately in addressing the sector’s many opportunities and challenges.
“I would also like to pay tribute to Steve Martyn for his commitment and contribution to the Australian meat processing sector over the past 18 years. He has been a loyal advocate for the industry and leaves it well positioned to capture the substantial opportunities that exist for our sector.”