Independent Chair

Julie Bird is an experienced Non-Executive Director in the agribusiness sector, with a broad background most particularly in the Australian horticulture industry. In addition to her role as Independent Chair of ASI, she is the current Chair of Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited, owner of retail floristry business 'Say It With Flowers', and Non-Executive Director of Cotton Research & Development Corporation and Grain Producers SA. 

 

Previously Julie was Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chair of Plant Health Australia, CEO of the Almond Board of Australia, and Non-Executive Director of United Almonds Limited and the Australian Nut Industry Council.  She has also served as Independent Chair of the Apple and Pear Industry Advisory Committee and the South Australian Apiary Industry Advisory Group. 

Julie is an Australian Institute of Company Directors graduate (GAICD) and holds Bachelor of Teaching and Master of Business Administration (MBA Executive).