The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Board has announced Managing Director, Anthony Williams, is no longer working with the organisation.
GRDC Board Chair, John Woods, said current GRDC Company Secretary and Acting Managing Director, Cathie Warburton, would continue in the interim while an executive recruitment campaign is put into action.
"GRDC is recognised internationally for spearheading cutting-edge research, development and extension in agriculture.
"For over three decades, the corporation has been driving innovation and best practice in Australia's grain sector and is a significant contributor to the Australian economy – the second largest agricultural sector."
Mr Woods said the corporation was on track to ensure the successful delivery of GRDC's investment portfolio mid-way through its five-year RD&E Plan 2018-23.
"As always, GRDC will continue to leverage the significant body of RD&E work already completed with our valued research and industry partners.
"We are firmly focussed on executing our ambitious RD&E agenda and we are also working on finding new ways to be more responsive to local issues and strengthen our direct connection with growers, particularly utilising our valuable regional network," said Mr Woods.
"GRDC is a powerhouse of RD&E led by a strong and experienced executive team and supported by a highly respected regional panel membership.
"The organisation is extremely well-placed to continue to drive a bold innovation agenda which has never been more important for our grain growers."
John Woods
Chair
