Mr David Palmer

Biography

David Palmer has a dedicated career spanning 30 years in administration and policy development in the Australian beef, sheep meat and goat industries. David has a Diploma of Farm Management (MOFAC), Graduate Diploma Business Management (AGSM) and GAICD. David’s other Board positions currently are: Chairman – NSW rural Assistance Authority Chair – Rural Assistance Advisory Committee to the NSW Agriculture Minister. Director – Greater Sydney Local Land Services Director – Invasive Animals Co-operative Research Centre David has held positions of: 2013-16 – Chairman – LBN (Livestock Biosecurity Network) 2006-11 – Managing Director of Meat and Livestock Australia. Chaired the MLA Donor Company – a unique instrument for matching voluntary research funds with Government matching dollars. 2002-06 – Regional Manager – North America (MLA) 1998-2002 – General Manager – Corporate Communications, MLA. He is a former Executive Director of the Cattle Council of Australia; spent some years at NSW Farmers’ Association and previously owned and operated livestock and farming enterprises in North West slopes and the Southern Highlands of NSW.

Research Interest

David Palmer has a dedicated career spanning 30 years in administration and policy development in the Australian beef, sheep meat and goat industries. David has a Diploma of Farm Management (MOFAC), Graduate Diploma Business Management (AGSM) and GAICD. David’s other Board positions currently are: Chairman – NSW rural Assistance Authority Chair – Rural Assistance Advisory Committee to the NSW Agriculture Minister. Director – Greater Sydney Local Land Services Director – Invasive Animals Co-operative Research Centre David has held positions of: 2013-16 – Chairman – LBN (Livestock Biosecurity Network) 2006-11 – Managing Director of Meat and Livestock Australia. Chaired the MLA Donor Company – a unique instrument for matching voluntary research funds with Government matching dollars. 2002-06 – Regional Manager – North America (MLA) 1998-2002 – General Manager – Corporate Communications, MLA. He is a former Executive Director of the Cattle Council of Australia; spent some years at NSW Farmers’ Association and previously owned and operated livestock and farming enterprises in North West slopes and the Southern Highlands of NSW.