31 August 2008
Our Directors page is currently being reviewed - watch this space.

The Corporation's Board is made up of seven non-executive directors (including the Chair and Deputy Chair), and the Executive Director.

The Board is responsible for determining R&D Policy for the grape and wine industry and directions for R&D investment following industry consultation. In carrying out their duties, directors may seek independent professional advice at the Corporation's expense. For example, the Audit Committee may appoint external agencies to conduct audits to ensure specific procedures and policies are being met.

The Corporation's Board endeavours to hold one of its meetings in a different region each year.

The Chair is appointed by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Other non-executive directors are appointed by the Parliamentary Secretary on the basis of recommendations made by a Selection Committee made up of an independent Chair and other members nominated by the Winemakers' Federation of Australia and the Wine Grape Growers' Council of Australia.

Board Members photograph is being updated - watch this space

Our Board members are:

CHAIRMAN
Mr Dennis Mutton
BSc For (Hons), Grad Dip Mgt, FAIM, MAICD

Dennis is an independent consultant in the fields of natural resource management, regional development, leadership and business-government relations. He is the former Chief Executive of several South Australian Government Departments, including Primary Industries and Resources, Environment, and Woods and Forests. Dennis is the Chair of Bio Innovation SA, EDN Pty Ltd and the Natural Resources Management Council. He is also a Director of Elders Australia Ltd and a member of the Geographical Indications Committee of the AWBC.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dr John Harvey
PhD, MBA, BSc (Hons) GAICD

A graduate from the University of Adelaide, John Harvey gained his PhD in medical research before joining CSIRO and undertaking research into aspects of viticultural production prior to his initial appointment at GWRDC in January 2003 as R&D Project Manager. He was appointed Executive Director of GWRDC in May, 2007.