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Task Forces

Under the direction of the Board, a Task Force is appointed for each of:

• The annual PMA Fresh Connections Conference and Trade Show
• All other networking and information events run throughout the year
• The program associated with the PMA Foundation to attract and retain talented people in the industry
• The program driving membership and sponsorship
• The initiative to increase consumption of fresh produce.

Each Task Force comprises members of the Board and volunteers from member companies and organisations. Currently, these task forces consist of:

Networking & Information Events Task Force

• Robert Nugan (chair), Fresh Produce Group
• Leo Lynch, Lynch Flowers
• Peter Pokorny, Pokorny Consulting
• Mano Babiolakis, Global Produce
• Mark Leng, Carter & Spencer Group
• Bruce Bergmans, Fresh Express
• Jeff Jackson, Moraitis Group
   

Fresh Connections Task Force

• Felicity Robson-Rous (chair), OneHarvest Group
• Terry Brown, Turners & Growers
• Sharnah Coulthart, Moraitis Group
• Michaelis Bambacas , Lynch Group
• Nick Pagett, IGA
• Shane Schnitzler, Kapiris Bros
• John Roach, Fresh State
• Sonya van Eijk, Fresh State
• Darren McPhan, South Pacific Seeds
• David Chenu, HAL

Sponsorship, Relationship, Membership Task Force

• Michael Simonetta (chair), Perfection Fresh
• Kerry Wells (co-chair), MG Marketing
• Tony Gibb, Gibb Bros
• Rachel Palumbo, Monsanto
• Rob Clarke, Fresh Produce Group
• John Murphy, Phoenix Garlic NZ
• Matt Palise, Red Rich Fruits
   

Attract Talent (FIT) Task Force

• John Baker (chair), Produce Marketing Australia
• Chanel White, Carter & Spencer
• Jim Jennings
• Emma Townsend, Trans L Systems
• Greig Pullar, MG Marketing
• Steven King, Gourmet Garden
• Scott Dunk, N&A Fruit Distributors
• Renee Hutchinson, OneHarvest
• Mark Lorenzetto, Avanti
   

Increasing Consumption Task Force

• Tony McFadzean (chair), Thomas Dux
• Fabian Carniel, Mulgowie Farming Company
• Lisa Cork, Fresh Produce Marketing NZ
• Martin Kneebone, Freshlogic
• Paula Dudley, United Fresh NZ
• Andrew Keaney, Foodstuffs NZ
• Tristan Harris, Harris Farm
• Treena Welch, OneHarvest
• Iluka Davidson, Coles
• Terry Brown, Turners & Growers
   

Sustainability & Food Safety Experts to be seconded as required.