May 10, 2016
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has appointed a new Executive Officer to take over the reins of the organisation.
Mr Eric Danzi comes has spent the past five years as a senior project manager at multinational engineering company Ausenco but before that spent 12 years at Canegrowers as manager for planning and water, and four years at the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARE).
“Eric is a highly motivated and passionate advocate, with a strong agricultural and management background,” QDO President Brian Tessmann said.
“I look forward to working with him, continuing to build on QDO’s work as the collective voice for dairy farmers in Queensland.
“Eric is an exceptional leader who understands the challenges facing advocacy organisations in meeting the needs of members in a dynamic political and economic climate.
“While the Queensland dairy industry faces its fair share challenges, QDO are confident that moving forward it will be able to continue offering effective advocacy and representation to governments and the community.”
Mr Danzi said he was looking forward to continuing the good work at QDO and ensuring that members continue to get the service and representation they need and deserve.
Mr Tessmann thanked departing Executive Officer Adrian Peake for his service to the organisation and the dairy industry through some of the toughest times in the industry’s history.
“On behalf of the QDO members and our dairy industry I thank Mr Peake for his commitment and dedication to the role, the QDO and industry over the last 14 years.”
