The Australian Agricultural Company Limited announced the appointment of Nigel Simonsz as Chief Financial Officer and Anna Speer as Chief Operating Officer Pastoral. Nigel brings to AACo a strong track record of achievement in complex, listed environments across the FMCG industry. Most recently, Nigel served as National Chief Financial Officer for The Salvation Army, and prior to that was Chief Executive Officer, Australia and New Zealand, for international FMCG firm, PZ Cussons.

Anna joins from leading online livestock marketplace, AuctionsPlus, where she has served since 2014 as Chief Executive Officer. In her new role, Anna will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of pastoral operations, feedlots, southern processing and breeding to efficiently and sustainably deliver into AACo's brands and customer experience. Nigel's appointment will be effective from 1 August 2018, while Anna's appointment will be effective from 16 August 2018.