Colin is a biosecurity, food and agribusiness leader having previously held senior executive roles within the Australia Department of Agriculture and Australia’s Embassy in Washington DC. 

Colin brings extensive expertise across public policy, regulatory frameworks, government-to-government (G2G) certification, risk and assurance management, as well as industry engagement and international diplomacy.

Internationally, Colin is recognised for his distinguished service as a senior diplomat and as Australia’s Delegate to an international agriculture committee in Washington, D.C. He has played a key role in trade negotiations and is a leading advocate for Australia’s animal and plant health export certification and biosecurity systems. Domestically, Colin is highly regarded for his ability to balance community and political expectations while directing national regulatory responses to major trade disruptions and biosecurity threats. His leadership has been critical in safeguarding Australia’s economy, environmental assets, and agricultural production and trade systems against risks with far-reaching consequences.