Meat & Livestock Australia announces new Managing Director

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has announced that Michael Crowley will be its next Managing Director, starting in the role on 27 May.

The announcement follows an extensive recruitment process to find a new Managing Director to lead the red meat and livestock industry Research and Development Corporation.

Chairman Alan Beckett said that Crowley comes to the role with extensive experience with the industry domestically and internationally, including several senior roles previously with MLA.

“The MLA Board is thrilled to announce Michael as Managing Director,” Beckett said. “His knowledge of the industry and of MLA’s functions will see him well placed to ensure MLA continues to deliver high-impact services and outcomes for industry.

“MLA is about to begin consultation and development of a new five-year strategic plan and we look forward to Michael leading that process.”

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