Mr Sandy Clark, new WFA PresidentIn accepting the role, Mr Clark said, “I am delighted to be WFA’s next President, and I am looking forward to working with the Board and the WFA Executive team and representatives of the industry more generally on the key issues and challenges confronting Australian winemakers and the wider Industry.”
Mr D’Aloisio expressed his support and congratulations. "I am delighted that such a qualified and experienced individual as Mr Clark is taking over as President. He brings an extraordinary wealth of business acumen spanning various sectors. I wish him well,” Mr D’Aloisio said.
Mr Tony Battaglene, who has been acting in the Chief Executive role following Paul Evan’s resignation in April this year, was appointed CEO of the WFA. On Mr Battaglene’s appointment, Mr D’Aloisio said, “‘Over the past few months acting in the role, Mr Battaglene has demonstrated to the Board’s selection committee and the Board that he is the best person for the position to lead WFA.”
WFA also welcomed to its Board Georgia Lennon from Accolade Wines and Helen Strachan from Pernod Ricard as Large Winemaker Board Representatives; Alistair Purbrick from Tahbilk Pty Ltd, Bill Moularadellis from Kingston Estate Wines Pty Ltd and Darren De Bortoli from De Bortoli Wines as Medium Winemaker Board Representatives; and James Marsh from Heathvale Wines as Small Winemaker Board Representative.
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