Chief Executive Officer

Colm Maguire is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), where he leads the organisation’s purpose of bringing Australia’s FMCG industry together to champion growth.

Through collaboration, advocacy and industry leadership, he works to strengthen the sector’s ability to innovate, grow and meet the challenges of a rapidly changing environment.

Colm brings extensive leadership experience spanning industry, member-based organisations and sport.  A career grounded in service and purpose links his time from the Air Force through to leading the peak body representing Australia’s largest domestic manufacturing sector.  

Before joining the AFGC, he was Chief Operating Officer at the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, where he led major transformation and cultural change initiatives. Prior to this, he served for a decade as Chief Executive Officer of Touch Football Australia.

He has also held a number of board and governance roles, including with the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) and several sporting organisations. Colm is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow of the Institute of Leaders and Managers, and was recently inducted into the Leading Teams Hall of Fame. The AFGC’s purpose and priorities align closely with Colm’s leadership philosophy, which centres on bringing people together, building strong partnerships and creating the conditions for sustainable growth and shared success.

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Director, Stakeholders, Engagement and Policy

Scott McGrath is the Director of Stakeholders, Engagement and Policy at the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).  

He leads the AFGC’s engagement with government, industry and media, advocating for policies that support a strong and sustainable food and grocery sector.  

Scott brings a strong background in political offices and in state and Commonwealth government roles, giving him deep insight into government processes and jurisdictional challenges. 

A skilled communicator, he translates complex technical issues into clear messages that influence decision-making and public understanding.  

Scott also oversees the AFGC’s media relations, raising the industry’s profile and driving advocacy on key issues affecting members and consumers. 

Talk to Scott and his team for advice on:

• Policy and government relations
• Economics
• Energy
• Media

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Director, Membership & Sustainability

Sarah Collier is the Director of Membership and Sustainability at the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).  

She brings deep expertise in ESG strategy, sustainability, advocacy, corporate affairs, communications and media relations.  

Throughout her career, Sarah has delivered high-impact sustainability and ESG programs for globally recognised brands across the quick service restaurant, banking, insurance and fund management sectors.  

Passionate about creating meaningful change, she works closely with AFGC members to advance sustainability outcomes across the entire food and grocery value chain.  

Combining strategic insight with strong communication and advocacy skills, Sarah drives collaboration and innovation that deliver lasting positive outcomes for industry, consumers and the wider community. 

Talk to Sarah and her team for advice on:

• Sustainability
• Packaging
• Environmental reporting
• Membership

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Director Health, Trade and Regulatory Affairs

Dr Duncan Craig is the Director of Health, Trade and Regulatory Affairs at the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).  

He leads the AFGC’s work on nutrition policy, regulation and science, helping members deliver safe, high-quality food and grocery products to Australian consumers.  

Duncan brings expert knowledge across food science, policy development, trade and regulatory systems in Australia and overseas.  

He has held senior roles at Food Standards Australia New Zealand, including Principal Microbiologist, and with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (now the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry).  

Duncan also represented Australia as Counsellor (Agriculture) at the Australian Embassy in Beijing, strengthening international collaboration in food and agriculture. 

Talk to Duncan and his team for advice on:

• Nutrition and health
• Regulation, including FSANZ
• The Product Information Form (PIF)
• International trade

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Director, Retail

Andrew Clark is the Director of Retail at the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).  

He brings a strong combination of strategic insight, commercial acumen and deep industry expertise.  

Andrew’s career spans executive leadership and board roles across leading companies including Cadbury Schweppes, Reckitt Benckiser, Nestlé, Metcash and private equity organisations. He also founded a consultancy specialising in executive development, retail strategy and commercial growth, helping businesses enhance performance and deliver sustainable results.  

At the AFGC, Andrew works closely with members, retailers and other stakeholders to strengthen industry partnerships, navigate complex retail challenges, and identify innovative opportunities that drive growth, competitiveness and long-term value across the Australian food and grocery sector. 

Talk to Andrew and his team for advice on:

• Retail and the Food & Grocery Code of Conduct
• Supply chain
• Competitiveness
• Sales

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