Our board

Southern NSW Innovation Hub is overseen by an advisory Board comprising our Director, members nominated from each of our lead partner organisations, and an independent Chair (appointed by Charles Sturt University).

Our Board oversees the strategic direction, financial management, and operational effectiveness of the Hub. It ensures accountability, guides key decisions, and supports stakeholder engagement.

Board members possess a diverse knowledge base, providing the Hub with robust governance and astute strategic direction, with the core objective of advancing the interests of communities and agricultural industries within southern NSW.

Board members

Barry Irvin

Independent Chair

Cindy Cassidy

Director, Southern NSW Innovation Hub

Michael Friend

Charles Sturt University

Ron Heinrich

Farming Systems Group Alliance

Kate Lorimer-Ward

NSW Local Land Services / NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Darren Bayley

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (alternate)

Jacki Schirmer

University of Canberra

Martin Amidy

Australian National University

John Warlters

Rural Aid Australia