Richard Mulcahy has been appointed as the new CEO of AUSVEG, the national peak industry body representing the interests of Australian vegetable and potato growers.
He replaces interim CEO Robert Lawler, who led AUSVEG for the last 12 months as it adopted a new constitution.
"I am determined to do everything I can to provide help to Australia's vegetable growers who are facing increasing challenges due to the global financial crisis, extreme weather events and global competition," Mulcahy said.
Mulcahy is a former parliamentary representative with nearly two decades of experience in employer associations. Elected as the Member for Molonglo in the Legislative Assembly of the Australian Capital Territory in 2004, Mulcahy has held numerous portfolios including Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the ACT in 2006 and Shadow Treasurer from 2004 to 2006.
Prior to serving as an elected representative, he was national executive director of the Australian Hotels Association from 1992 to 2003, and also served as CEO of the Confectionary Manufacturers of Australia, and as principal personal assistant to the former Premier of Victoria, the late Sir Rupert Hamer.
Mulcahy will be formally introduced to the industry at the Vegetable Industry Conference in Melbourne from 4-6 May.
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