Professor Giovanni Turchini has moved from Deakin University to Melbourne University to lead the School of Agriculture and Food.
 

Mark Grubert, formerly Senior Fisheries Scientist with the Northern Territory Government, has moved to the Australian Fisheries Management Authority.
 

David Crook, formerly Associate Professor at La Trobe University, has moved to New South Wales Department of Primary Industry (Fisheries).
 

Michael Salini has been appointed to the role of Research Fellow in Aquaculture Nutrition, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, at Deakin University. Michael was previously at Ridley Aquafeeds for almost six years.
 

Professor Lee Baumgartner has been appointed as the Interim Academic Director of the Gulbali Institute at Charles Sturt University. Lee has significant research leadership experience including with the NSW Department of Primary Industries and La Trobe University, and he currently holds a board position on the North East Catchment Management Authority.
 

Philip Wiese has been appointed as CEO of Huon Aquaculture Group. He has been with the company for more than 14 years in a range of roles including Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer.
 

Matt Tybell is the new NT Mud Crab Licensee Committee Chair, taking over from Dr Chris Calogeras (FRDC Board Member) who stepped down from the role after seven years. Matt is also on the board of the NT Seafood Council.
 

Phillipa Nott became FRDC’s Human Resources Manager in April.
 

The Sydney Seafood School has a new catch! Sally Webb has taken the helm as manager and is working closely with Sydney Fish Market. She has more than 20 years’ experience in food, hospitality, media and publishing.

Movers we’ve missed?

Please send info to: Sue Rana, sue.rana@frdc.com.au or 02 6122 2132