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29 January 2025
“The Chairman of the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), Anthony Holme, announced that AFGC CEO Tanya Barden will depart the organisation as a result of a mutually agreed separation.”
“Tanya is departing the AFGC after more than twelve years in the organisation, including over seven as CEO.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Ms Barden will step down immediately and will take a break before considering her next career opportunity.” The AFGC’s Chief Operating Officer, Colm Maguire, will assume the position of Interim CEO until a successor is confirmed.
Colm brings a wealth of industry experience and knowledge of the AFGC’s operations to his tenure as Interim CEO. His appointment will ensure that the needs of the AFGC’s members, partners and staff are met while the AFGC embarks on the search for its next CEO, who will drive the AFGC’s strategy into the future.