Farmers for Climate Action has appointed Natalie Collard to the position of CEO, following an extensive executive recruitment process.
Ms Collard joins Farmers for Climate Action to spearhead the organisation's work pushing for strong economy-wide climate policies to protect Australian farming in mid-September.
Farmers for Climate Action Board Chair Brett Hall said Ms Collard was an outstanding candidate from a huge field of quality applicants.
"On behalf of our Board I'm so pleased to welcome Ms Collard to the CEO role in this decisive decade for climate change and pollution reduction," Mr Hall said.
"Natalie brings a wealth of experience spanning significant agricultural sector appointments, and an excellent understanding of the need for emissions reduction in key sectors such as transport, telecommunications, renewables and government."
Ms Collard said she was thrilled with the appointment.
"I am deeply honoured and excited to take on this pivotal role. I am proud to be part of an innovative agricultural community who are leading the way through climate-smart farming practices and using our voice to push for deep emission reduction this decade across all sectors of the economy."
