SAG Board Members
The Southern Ag Grain Board has a strong blend of grain industry experience coupled with local grower knowledge and understanding. The Board is represented by two directors nominated from each of the joint venture partners and focuses on governance, risk management and the development of a strong service culture.
Chairman (Non –Executive) – Mike Chaseling BApp Sci (systems – Agriculture), MAICD, AMP (Wharton)
Mike is the inaugural Chairman of Southern Ag Grain. Mike holds over 20 years experience in the grains industry having held senior management and trading roles at a number of national and international corporations, including the Australian Wheat Board, ConAgra Trade Group and NETCO Ltd. Mike is one of the three founders of Emerald where he holds the position of Deputy Chairman and also board’s the Risk and Compliance Committee. In addition, Mike is a Director and Deputy Chairman of SQP and Chairman of EP Grain (Emerald’s joint venture partners), and chairs the SQP Risk and Audit Committee.
Non-Executive Director – Malcolm McMahon Dip. Bus Mgmt, AMP (Monash) F.A.I.C.D
Malcolm has more than 35 years industry experience at listed Australian and international agribusiness corporations including global exposure to commodity trading, finance and accumulation. Malcolm’s executive career has included senior management and trading roles with Riverina, Cargill and Elders, as well as working for the AWB and Graincorp. In his previous roles, Malcolm developed the Port of Melbourne grain terminal from concept to construction, as well as establishing the Australian Bulk Alliance (ABA) country grain receival network. Malcolm is also currently a Director of EP Grain.
Non-Executive Director – David Hodge
David is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) with more than 20 years experience in public and commercial Accounting. He is a Partner at HMA Twomey Patterson, a Chattered Accounting practice with five offices in south eastern NSW and is a designated CPA Financial Planning Specialist. David holds other business interests in the manufacturing & supermarket sectors & has previous experience with start-up ventures. Having grown up on the family farm at Marrar & with many rural business clients, David understands the challenges and opportunities that farming today presents.
Non-Executive Director – Richard Carn
Richard is a grain grower and sheep producer at The Rock. He is also a Director of Southern Agventure where he is a member of Southern Agventure Steering Committee and the Company Structure and Corporate Governance subcommittees. Prior to returning to the family farm, Richard has worked in a range of agricultural industries including wool processing, irrigated cotton production and irrigation development. Richard is currently a committee member of the Lockhart Ag Bureau, having been both President and Secretary. Richard has a strong commitment to addressing current challenges facing local producers and providing commercial solutions such as Southern Agventure.
