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Two new appointments at
Cotton Seed Distributors
COTTON Seed Distributors Ltd (CSD) has appointed a new
Director and a new General Manager – Development and
Communications to assist to meet the needs of the future.
Juanita Hamparsum joins the CSD Board and fills the casual
vacancy created by the resignation of Harvey Gaynor, who was
recently appointed CEO of Auscott Limited.
“Juanita brings a range of skills to the board and has solid
experience in primary production, finance and accounting,” said
James Kahl, CSD Chairman.
Her experience
includes her previous
roles as senior
accountan/auditor
for Ernst and Young
and accountant for
Goldman Sachs Bank,
as well as natural
resource management,
economic analysis,
strategic planning,
community leadership
and consultation.
Juanita is a Chartered
Accountant and
Director, Finance and
Accounting Manager
for Hamparsum Family
trust and Kalori Pty Ltd Juanita Hamparsum.
– a family agribusiness that operates across a range of farming
activities at Breeza in NSW.
Juanita is the current Chairperson of the Cotton Innovation
Network, delegate on the Great Artesian Basin Coordinating
Committee and is the Deputy Chair and Risk and Audit Chair
for the Namoi Catchment Management Authority. She has also
held past positions on the CRDC, Upper Namoi Water Users
Association, NSW Department of Natural Resources and Upper
Namoi Cotton Growers Association.
CSD has also
announced the
appointment of
former Cotton CRC
CEO, Philip Armytage
to the new role of
General Manager –
Development and
Communications.
Philip joins the
management team
of CSD to actively
guide and assist with
the implementation
of CSD’s Strategic
Plan. With a particular
focus on business
development
initiatives, Philip
Philip Armytage.
will be contributing to the management of the CSD’s current
research investments and implementing a whole of company
communication strategy.
In this role Philip will also be responsible for the effective
operation of CSD’s new $1 million per year commitment to the
cotton industry’s regionally based Development and Delivery
(D&D) team, led by Ian Taylor from CRDC. This new initiative will
provide research based knowledge to growers and agribusinesses
in key cotton growing regions. D&D is a three way collaboration
between Cotton Australia (CA), CRDC and CSD and was
announced at the 2012 Cotton Conference in August this year.
“On the back of the highly successful Cotton CRC, Philip
brings significant experience, skills and strong leadership
capabilities which complement our plans for the future”, said
Peter Graham, Managing Director of CSD.
Previously, Philip has worked in marketing, business
development and agronomy for agchem retailer Cotton Growers
Services as well as product development and range enhancement
for global crop protection company Syngenta.
“Through good seasons and execution of a careful strategy,
CSD is in a strong position to build for the long term future of
our industry. Juanita and Philip bring excellent skills which will
greatly assist CSD in generating prosperity for Australian cotton
growers,” concluded Peter Graham.
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December 2012–January 2013 The Australian Cottongrower — 31