Victorian Farmers Federation grains manager and acting chief executive Steve Sheridan has been appointed the organisation’s new CEO.
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The decision comes as the VFF looked to increase the profile and influence of agriculture ahead of looming state and federal elections.
“I am always heartened working in an industry that, though it may not sit front of mind for the urban population, is at the very heart of what we all devote so much of our time too,” Mr Sheridan said. “Our farm sector is the source of what we eat and drink, and the core ingredient to much of our fashion industry.”
He was selected from a field of more than 50 candidates.
“Mr Sheridan has that unique combination of skills and attributes that can be difficult to find in the market, which includes extensive commercial expertise and experience developed in various senior management roles in a large corporate agribusiness,” VFF president David Jochinke said.