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Freshcare appoints new board directors to drive sustainability and innovation in horticulture

Carrie Starkings is a global fresh produce executive with experience in complex supply chains and farmgate businesses, manufacturing, and retailing in all major global regions.


Carrie Starkings and Belinda Wilson-Chartres.

Belinda Wilson-Chartres has over 25 years of experience working across the supply chain in the fresh food industry and is currently an Auditor, Trainer, and Consultant running Fresh Business Directions.

"I am pleased to announce the appointment of our new Board Directors, who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience across the diverse stakeholder groups Freshcare collaborates with.

"I look forward to the invaluable contribution the new Directors will make to furthering the strategic vision and goals of Freshcare – as it continues to play a leading role in shaping the future of assurance for the Australian horticulture, supply chain, and wine grape industries.

"As Chairperson of the Freshcare Board I will continue to work with our skilled executive team and the rest of the Board to ensure we understand the changing landscape and ensure our standards are adapted to meet future demands, recognizing the importance of engaging with our broad stakeholder base," said Ms Buxton.

Carrie Starkings is a global fresh produce executive with extensive professional experience in commercial strategy, marketing, stakeholder management, and complex supply chains. She has a passion for working within the fresh produce industry, which stemmed from her Bachelor of Science in Winemaking and Viticulture and her career within the horticulture industry.

Belinda Wilson-Chartres has over 25 years of experience working across the supply chain in the fresh food industry. She is currently an Auditor, Trainer, and Consultant and runs Fresh Business Directions (a management consulting business) and Fresh Business Training (a registered training organization (RTO) delivering industry-specific education programs for the food industry).

A passion for sustainability led Belinda to co-produce a school program, an interactive app,p and training materials to guide everyday sustainability and has fuelled ongoing research into sustainable, food-safe, and ethical food systems.
Belinda is passionate about the fresh produce industry and with her hands-on experience, broad education and drive for industry collaboration, she can bring a unique perspective and actively contribute to the Freshcare Board.

Alison Buxton is a highly experienced, commercially astute, and well-rounded business leader who has built a successful career in blue-chip, multinational organizations across several industries. Significant general management experience including P&L responsibility as well as leadership of large, varied teams not only in Australia but across the broader Asia Pacific market, with a depth of expertise in Supply Chain and Marketing.

Allan Dall brings two decades of experience in commercial, technical, and finance roles, Allan has a unique and unparalleled understanding of the challenges and requirements of the agribusiness sector to Freshcare.

Allan is currently CEO and Managing Director of The Glue, a business and technology consultancy firm that allows him to work on his passion for bridging the gap between horticulture and modern technology.

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For more information:
Freshcare
Tel: +61 02 8039 9999
Email: [email protected]
www.freshcare.com.au

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