The Australian Wagyu Association (AWA) has a new president.
West Australian Peter Gilmour, replaces South Australian Scott de Bruin, who retired from the board to manage his rapidly expanding Wagyu interests, along with the broader de Bruin Group.
Mr Gilmour said he was honoured to lead the AWA, a not-for-profit organization, focussed on supporting and advancing the Australian Wagyu industry.
“Four years of living and working in Japan in the 90’s introduced me to the wonders of Wagyu beef and it’s amazing eating quality and health benefits,” Mr Gilmour said.
“At Irongate Wagyu we have been working to expand Wagyu supply chains in WA for both domestic and export markets.”
The new leadership team for 2015/16 is:
President: Peter Gilmour (WA)
Senior Vice President: John Hammond (TAS)
Junior Vice President: Chantal Winter (QLD)
Honorary Treasurer: Stephen Binnie (NSW)
As the result of annual rotation and retirements, three new members have joined the Wagyu board:
Stephen Binnie (NSW), Joanne Christiansen (QLD) and Jason Lewis (QLD)
