The Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology (ASVO) recently announced changes for the 2020-21 Board of Directors.
Brooke Howell, Yalumba (pictured), will return as President for her second year and Andy Clarke has stepped into the role of Vice President.
Accepting the appointment Howell said: “I am honoured to be elected and look forward to building on the legacy of the Society, promoting education, providing forums for professional development, and enhancing the exchange of technical information.”
Dr Anthony Robinson is the new Treasurer and Dr Eveline Bartowsky is the Secretary and Public officer. Newly elected regional directors include Dr Alana Seabrook from Lafort, elected by South Australian members and Nadja Wallington from Phillip Shaw Wines elected by New South Wales and ACT members.
Richard Fennessy was re-elected as regional director for Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland. Mike Hayes and Dr Mardi Longbottom continue in their current roles as general directors.
“ASVO’s Board of Directors has been active and fully engaged as our industry weathers specific challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic and uncertain export markets,” said ASVO Executive Director Chris Waters. “As our new year begins, we’ll have new perspectives to help us build on our existing offerings and better serve our members.”
The ASVO would also like to thank outgoing Directors, Kristy Bartrop and Assoc. Prof. Paul Grbin. The ASVO said Bartrop has made an outstanding contribution having served on the Board for eight years, seven of those years as Treasurer. Grbin served on the Board for two terms and has provided valuable experience and insight to the Journal subcommittee, the Journal Advisory Committee and also two successful seminars.
ASVO Directors are:
- Ms Brooke Howell President
- Mr Andy Clarke Vice President, Regional Director VIC
- Dr Anthony Robinson Treasurer
- Dr Eveline Bartowsky Secretary & Public Officer
- Mr Richard Fennessy Regional Director WA, QLD & TAS
- Mr Mike Hayes General Director
- Dr Mardi Longbottom General Director
- Dr Alana Seabrook Regional Director, SA
- Ms Nadja Wallington Regional Director, NSW
- Mr Chris Waters Executive Director