Our team

As CEO of AMPC since 2019, Chris Taylor has led the industry-owned research and development corporation through a strategic and operational reset in the face of significant threats and opportunities to the red meat processing sector.

Chris has led the development of a customer-focused strategy, built a fit-for-purpose team and grown the business from a $20m to $40m annual investment. 

Chris has a finance and corporate services background in agrifood and natural resources sectors and was AMPC’s chief financial officer 2016 to 2019.

Chris is a graduate of the Australian Industry of Company Directors (AICD) course, and holds a Bachelor of Business (Management), a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting, Finance), and is a qualified chartered accountant.

 

Edwina has more than 20 years’ experience in research, development and adoption in the agriculture and meat processing sector. She has authored over 55 scientific papers/reports relating to cattle, sheep and goat meat science and technology research.  Edwina has managed diverse teams to deliver excellence through the value chain. Edwina is an Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging alumni and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture)(Hons) at Charles Sturt University and Master Rural Sci Degree at University of New England. 

Edwina began working for AMPC in June 2023 and leads the Research Development and Adoption team.
 

Maria is a highly experienced communications professional with 26 years’ experience in Australia and the UK. Her experience includes working in the telecommunications, finance and agricultural industries.

Maria is a highly capable leader having managed a wide variety of teams and her strengths include external communications, internal communications, media management, communication strategy, digital communications, issues management, event management, and social media.

Maria holds a Bachelor of Communication. 

Maria began working for AMPC in June 2021 and leads the communications and media function.

Mabel has more than 20 years’ experience working in executive roles in multinational, listed, and private companies working on leading international operations, start-ups, joint ventures and business restructures. 

She has advanced financial management capabilities in planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital maximisation with an in-depth knowledge of financial compliance and governance.

She joined AMPC in October 2021.

David is a highly regarded red meat specialist with global experience in meat processing. David has worked with industry to advance innovation and adoption strategies. David has led numerous research and development projects driving them through to the adoption phase with major retailers, processors, and providers. He has developed commercialisation strategies that ensure market uptake.

David’s specialty is process improvement, carcass utilisation and product development. He holds six Australian innovation awards. He has worked for more than 30 years in the meat industry.

David began working for AMPC in November 2023.

Amanda has worked extensively in the red meat Industry for many years, originally in quality assurance, before moving into human resources and safety. Amanda has spent 20+ years working in HR and safety advisory roles within plants.

Amanda joined AMPC 5 years ago and is excited about the R&D potential in the People and Culture program area.

Growing up in rural Australia and being involved in beef cattle from an early age, Amanda is passionate about attracting and retaining people in agriculture, especially the red meat industry, keeping people safe and developing people, especially in leadership.

Matt has more than 30 years’ experience in project and finance management with corporates, not-for-profits and statutory corporations.

His work has included several clean energy and climate change programs, such as CEFC and CDP, where he co-managed $0.5bn worth of innovative projects across multiple sectors including the food manufacturing sector.

 

Ann joined AMPC in January 2022. She spent more than 20 years working in trade and exports at the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, and prior to that, worked in a private veterinary practice. 

She brings a wealth of experience to her role as Program Manager - Markets and Integrity. Her strengths include improving traceability through the meat supply chain, supporting technical market access negotiations, and export legislation development.

She grew up on a farm specialising in beef, and now runs a property focussed on lamb production. She has a strong understanding of the red meat processing industry.

Stuart is the Program Manager for Advanced Manufacturing at the Australian Meat Processor Corporation.

In July 2020 he joined AMPC, bringing 18 years’ experience in driving the development of meat processing technologies. Stuart has also served as Board Director for the Australian Packaging and Process Machinery Association.

With more than 34 years’ experience in multiple industries driving innovative technologies to commercial success, his career has focused on engineering, innovation and business development of automated solutions including machinery, robotic systems and automated production for manufacturing industries.