AFGC's Tanya Barden to depart as CEO

The Chairman of the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), Anthony Holme, announced on 29 January that AFGC CEO Tanya Barden will depart the organisation “as a result of a mutually agreed separation”.

“Since joining the AFGC in 2012, Tanya has been a staunch and very effective advocate for our industry, demonstrating sound expertise on the issues that matter most to our members. This includes helping our sector navigate the myriads of challenges through COVID, working collaboratively on the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct and the importance of food and grocery manufacturing to the Australian economy,” said Holme in an AFGC statement.

“In addition, Tanya and her team, along with key partners and our members, have been instrumental in designing and leading the National Plastics Recycling Scheme, now Soft Plastics Stewardship Australia — a legacy-building initiative that serves as a blueprint for future circular systems.

“Tanya has made a great impact in her time as CEO and on behalf of the AFGC and our members, I would like to thank her for her leadership and wish her the best for the future.”

After 12 years with the organisation, including over seven as the CEO, Barden will step down from the role immediately.

The AFGC’s Chief Operating Officer, Colm Maguire, will assume the position of Interim CEO until a successor is confirmed.

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