Lisa Hewitt has been appointed Elders State general manager Queensland and Northern Territory.
An agribusiness and finance executive, Ms Hewitt was raised on cattle properties in Queensland, which ignited a lifelong association with regional Australia.
She has worked in the livestock production industry on her family farming operation and, most recently, led the ANZ commercial and agribusiness team in North Queensland.
A highly-regarded business leader in northern Australia, Ms Hewitt is also a current board director of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF).
She is passionate about regional development, as well as building high performance cultures that best serve the interests of clients and
the communities they live in.
“My upbringing on cattle properties in Queensland has fostered an extensive association with the industry,“ Ms Hewitt said.
“I am looking forward to being able to combine this with the experience I’ve been lucky to gain across so many industries throughout my career, to such a diverse and dynamic business, like Elders.
“My most recent experience leading ANZ’s commercial and agribusiness team in north Queensland has been thoroughly enjoyable and allowed me to work with some of the most interesting and capable people and customers in the country.
“I see the Elders role as an excellent opportunity to continue doing this.
“It’s also testament to Elders and (its) commitment to regional Australia to appoint a regionally-based leader to this role.”
Elders executive general manager Network Tom Russo said Ms Hewitt’s broad experience within the sector and strong leadership credentials would enormously benefit the Elders teams and clients of Queensland and the NT.
“Ms Hewitt will no doubt bring fresh perspectives and a strong determination to develop our business and people further in Queensland and the NT,” said Mr Russo.
“Her proud advocacy work for rural community development has particular resonance with the Elders business and is aligned with our deep commitment to the communities in which we operate.
“I expect that this, combined with Ms Hewitt’s financial and commercial acumen and considerable knowledge of agricultural systems, will be a valuable addition to our national leadership team.”
Ms Hewitt will start with Elders early this month.
