AgForce's Nomination, Remuneration and Culture Committee Chair, Kelly Ostwald announced today that Shane McCarthy, current AgForceDeputy Chair and North Regional Director, is the AgForce President-elect for 2024 -2026.
Mr McCarthy will step into the role at AgForce's AGM in Goondiwindi on Tuesday, 12th of November, and replaces Georgie Somerset who has led AgForce for the last six years.
AgForce CEO Mike Guerin acknowledged Mrs Somerset's dedication to AgForce.
"Georgie's leadership has been significant and consequential over her six-year term as General President," he said.
Mr McCarthy said he is humbled and excited by the opportunity to lead such an important industry organisation.
"I would like to thank Georgie for her tireless dedication over the last six years as well as the other out-going board members, commodity board members and regional council members in defending and promoting Agriculture in Queensland," Mr McCarthy said.
"Georgie has built strong momentum around significant issues for industry, and I look forward to acknowledging those fully at the AGM and ensuring the organisation maximises that momentum for ensuring policy settings allow industry and community to thrive."
"I am excited to work with returning and incoming electees to advocate for our food security that is so important to our nation."
Georgie Somerset congratulated Mr McCarthy on being elected General President.
"Representing AgForce members is both a privilege and a responsibility - one where the focus is always on making it easier for our members to grow food and fibre," she says.
"I am confident Shane will continue to focus on our member's priorities and do an outstanding job in the role."
