LOUISA MARTIN Marketing Officer Louisa Martin was appointed to the position of Market Development Officer with the ABA in August 2019 . Lou has a Bachelor ’ s Degree in Marketing ( Business ). Her role is to promote the consumption of almonds to Australians and educate consumers about the many health benefits of regularly eating almond products . This involves managing the ABA stand at food , health and fitness exhibitions throughout Australia , liaising with health and fitness professionals and working closely with various industry stakeholders to prepare materials promoting almond consumption . Lou is responsible
SHANNON HARKINS Finance & Business Manager Shannon has been the Finance & Business Manager of the Almond Board of Australia since 2011 . Shannon holds tertiary qualifications in Business and Training & Assessment with a background in finance and accounting that spans over 20 years . Shannon ’ s role with the Almond Board of Australia involves oversight of the organisations management and financial accounting responsibilities including forecasting and budgeting , internal financial reporting , project financial management , financial acquittals , auditor liaison , industry statistical analysis , management of legal financial obligations and general organisational management .
PETER JEALOUS Industry Development Officer Peter Jealous was appointed to the position of Industry Development Officer ( IDO ) with the ABA in March 2023 . Pete is currently studying a master ’ s degree in Agricultural Sciences ( Horticultural Production and Plant Protection ) through The University of Queensland . His responsibilities include working closely with almond growers and stakeholders , designing effective education programs , conducting research projects , providing technical support and staying informed about industry developments , among other duties .
ELLA HENSON Industry Development Officer - Sustainability
Ella Henson was appointed to the position of Industry Development Officer – Sustainability in May 2022 . Ella completed a Bachelor of Environmental Science ( Honours ) at Deakin University in Melbourne . Her role is to drive efforts to ensure that sustainability is integrated into best management practice and adopted by the industry . This involves identifying sustainability champions , disseminating good news stories , and collaborating with researchers and industry participants on relevant sustainability projects . Ella works closely with the Industry Development , Marketing , and Communications teams .
JOSEPH EBBAGE Marketing Manager Joseph is engaged by the ABA to manage the Almond Market Development Program . Based in Melbourne , Joseph has worked with the ABA since 2003 and is the principal of “ Consumer Insights ”, a market research and consultancy agency . Joseph works with industry marketers to promote almonds on the domestic market and build awareness of the Australian almond brand internationally .
KIMBERLEY BURDEN Finance Officer Kimberley joined the Almond Board of Australia as a Finance and Administrative officer in June 2022 . She is currently undertaking her bachelors in Agricultural Science and Bachelor of Business Administration . Kimberley ’ s role with the Almond Board of Australia sees her use her experience in agricultural administration and accounting to support the team ’ s day to day and ever evolving needs .
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