'We are excited to announce and warmly welcome Steve Barnard as the new General Manager of Fresh Markets Australia (FMA). With over 20 years of senior leadership experience in the agricultural, financial services, and industrial sectors, Steve brings a wealth of expertise to our organisation.
Steve's career includes CEO roles at AniMark, Growcom, and ACO Certification. His skills in advocacy, stakeholder management, and program implementation make him a valuable addition to our team. He holds a Bachelor of Business degree and is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Company Secretary.
FMA Chair Shane Schnitzler shared his enthusiasm: "We are delighted to welcome Steve Barnard to FMA. His extensive leadership experience and commitment to our strategic goals will significantly benefit our organisation and members and stakeholders across Australia's Central Markets"
We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Gail Woods, who has been involved with FMA since 2012 and has served as our General Manager. Gail will be transitioning to a part-time role, focusing on providing strategic advice and handling special projects such as FreshData.
Shane Schnitzler expressed his gratitude for Gail's service: "Gail Woods has been an invaluable asset to FMA. Her leadership and dedication over the past decade have greatly advanced our mission. We are grateful for her continued involvement and look forward to her contributions in her new capacity."
Please join us in welcoming Steve Barnard and thanking Gail Woods for her continued commitment to FMA. We look forward to the positive impact they will both bring to our sector.'
For more information: 
Fresh Markets Australia
Unit 15, Level 1, The Fresh Centre
Brisbane Markets
Tel.: +61 07 3915 4205
Email: [email protected]