ABRI is pleased to announce the appointment of Graeme Hollis as the new Manager of Dairy Express (DEX).
Based in Armidale, Graeme brings extensive experience across agriculture and agribusiness. Many in the dairy industry will know him from his time with Dairy Farmers Co-operative on the NSW Mid North Coast, where he worked as a Farm Services Officer and more recently as a Director of Dairy NSW. Graeme also grew up on a dairy farm, providing him with a strong understanding of the dairy industry and the needs of producers. In addition to his dairy background, he brings a diverse range of experience spanning agribusiness, veterinary research, agricultural consulting and primary production.
Throughout his career, Graeme has held a range of senior leadership and management roles, including CEO and Managing Director of Invetus Pty Ltd, Executive Manager with Commonwealth Bank Agribusiness, agricultural consulting positions, and management roles within cotton and wine production businesses.
Commenting on his appointment, Graeme said:
"I'm excited to be joining Dairy Express and working with customers, herd recorders and industry partners across the dairy sector. Dairy Express plays an important role in supporting herd improvement and farm decision-making, and I look forward to building on the strong foundation established by Fiona and the team."
Graeme has commenced a short handover period with outgoing DEX Manager Fiona Brierley to ensure a smooth transition for Dairy Express clients and industry partners.
Please join us in welcoming Graeme to his new role with Dairy Express. We look forward to his leadership as Dairy Express continues to evolve and provide valuable services to Australia's dairy industry.
Thank You to Fiona Brierley
As we welcome Graeme to the role, ABRI would also like to acknowledge and thank Fiona Brierley for her leadership and dedication to Dairy Express over the past four and a half years.
During Fiona's tenure, Dairy Express underwent significant modernisation and continuous improvement. She played a key role in reviewing and enhancing business processes, strengthening data management and monitoring systems, and supporting the ongoing delivery of timely, high-quality services to dairy producers and industry partners.
Reflecting on her time with Dairy Express, Fiona expressed her gratitude to customers, herd recorders, industry partners and colleagues across the organisation:
"I would like to sincerely thank our customers for their ongoing support, as well as the laboratory team, data team, herd recorders, DataGene and the many people who contribute to the success of Dairy Express. It has been a privilege to work with such a dedicated group of people and to be part of the ongoing development of the service."
While Fiona will be missed by customers and colleagues alike, she is looking forward to spending more time with her grandchildren in retirement. ABRI thanks Fiona for her invaluable contribution to Dairy Express and wishes her every happiness in this next chapter.