End Food Waste Australia appoints two new board members

End Food Waste Australia (EFWA) proudly introduces Ms Juanita Hamparsum and Mr Andrew Henderson as the dynamic additions to our board, succeeding outgoing board members Ms Robbie Davis and Mr Alain Pillay.

Ms Hamparsum’s 17-year journey in agribusiness, spanning strategy, governance, and cutting-edge technologies, and Mr Henderson’s influential role in national policy and agricultural reform, mark a strategic leap for EFWA in its mission to halve food waste in Australia by 2030.

Ms Hamparsum’s international experience, including roles with Ernst & Young and Goldman Sachs, paired with her leadership at Namoi Cotton Limited, brings a unique perspective. Meanwhile, Mr Henderson’s transformative work in red meat and livestock integrity system reform reflects his commitment to driving innovation in Australia’s agricultural landscape.

Selected through a rigorous merit-based process, both nominees stood out among an impressive pool of candidates, including current and past serving parliamentarians and leaders of industry from agriculture, biodiversity, food security and research.

EFWA expresses heartfelt gratitude for the invaluable contributions of Ms Robbie Davis and Mr Alain Pillay, who have dedicated their time and expertise in serving these roles. Their commitment has been instrumental in shaping the success and impact of EFWA.

The upcoming participation of Ms. Hamparsum and Mr. Henderson in their inaugural board meeting at the end of this month marks a pivotal moment for EFWA. Their presence positions the organisation to take substantial steps in enhancing the productivity, sustainability, and resilience of the Australian food system. This strategic direction aligns seamlessly with the United Nations’ global call to action, with a specific focus on Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, which strives to reduce global per capita food waste by half by the year 2030.

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Sarah Fitzharris, Corporate Communications Manager via communication@endfoodwaste.com.au

BIOS

Juanita Hamparsum

Juanita is a primary producer of grains, oilseeds and cotton and has extensive experience in finance, accounting and risk management. Prior to developing the family agribusiness, Juanita worked in the commercial sector of accountancy, specifically as an auditor with Ernst & Young and in treasury with Goldman Sachs in London.

Juanita has expertise in strategy, corporate governance, research, development and innovative technologies within data, digital and Agbiotech which she has developed over the last 17 years as a non-executive director.

Juanita has a track record of assessing companies and developing ways to manage capital for investment and growth whilst managing risk frameworks and collaborating with organisations for new initiatives.

Juanita is currently a director of Namoi Cotton Limited (NAM) and Cotton Seed Distributors Limited. Her qualifications include a degree in Business, is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Andrew Henderson

Andrew Henderson is a leading strategic policy specialist with a passion for building the sustainability and prosperity of rural and regional Australia and enhancing the recognition of its role in the economy and its place in national security.

Andrew is an experienced independent chair and member of several national policy and implementation committees focussed on traceability and biosecurity systems, research and development, service delivery, food safety and regulatory systems. Andrew has been heavily involved in developing and advocating for policy to reform Australia’s red meat and livestock integrity systems which has seen the adoption of transformational reform by industry, jurisdictions, and the Commonwealth government. Andrew has also advised the Commonwealth government on biosecurity, red meat and livestock, Northern Australian development, and climate change.

As the Principal of Agsecure, Andrew’s mission is to support industry and government to understand each other and work better together for the benefit of the nation. Andrew works across private enterprise, industry, not-for-profits, and governments and is a published author on biosecurity, food security, national security, agricultural supply chains and other matters of national interest.