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NUFARM LIMITED — Board/Management Information 2021
Jun 16, 2021
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Board/Management Information
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17 June 2021
ASX Release – Company Announcement
Nufarm Limited ACN 091 323 312 103-105 Pipe Road Laverton North VIC 3026 Australia +61 3 9282 1000 nufarm.com
Appointment of Non-executive Director and Board changes
Nufarm today announced the appointment of Dr David Jones as an Independent Non-executive Director to the Nufarm Board effective 23 June 2021.
Nufarm Chairman, John Gillam, said, “We are delighted to welcome David to the Nufarm Board. His extensive knowledge and experience in the global agricultural industry will add to the Board’s experience and expertise.”
Dr Jones has held Chairman and Director roles in large global agricultural businesses. His experience includes as Head of Business Development at Syngenta and former Chairman of Zeneca China, Arysta Life Science, and Plant Impact. David has broad executive leadership experience in operations, strategy, mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property in multiple jurisdictions including Asia, Latin America, Europe and the United States. He is currently Chairman of the Commercial Advisory Board of Enko Chem Inc and Chairman of BigSis.
Dr Jones holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Science and a PhD in Agricultural Economics from Stirling University in the UK.
Nufarm also announced that Frank Ford has decided to retire from the Board at the conclusion of the 2021 Annual General Meeting to be held on 17 December 2021. Mr Ford joined the Board in 2012 and has served on various Committees including as Chairman of the Audit Committee.
Mr Gilliam said, “Frank has made a significant contribution to the Board and been a strong advocate for shareholders. On behalf of the Board I thank Frank for his commitment and wish him well for the future”.
Lynne Saint will be appointed as Chairman of the Audit Committee effective 1 July 2021 and Frank Ford will continue as a member of the Audit Committee until his retirement.
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