Fairbanks has a stable team of experienced staff, working in all facets of the business. We are a young and energetic team, we enjoy what we do and enjoy helping you grow your business. Our staff are well-educated, customer-focussed and driven to succeed in a very competitive segment of the industry. We enjoy being in the field and seeing first hand what our customers require.
NATIONAL
Anthony Ladds
General Manager
Extensive experience across a wide range of vegetable crops and excellent key account relationships across Australia. Over 30 years vegetable seed industry experience.
General Manager
info@fairbanks.com.au (03) 8401 3346
George Jelbart
National Sales Manager
Excellent key account relationships, strong focus on growth. Over 16 years vegetable seed industry experience.
gjelbart@fairbanks.com.au 0427 351 761
Peter McEvoy
Head of Product Development Australia & New Zealand, Potato Portfolio Manager
Highly knowledgeable across many crops, with over 10 years experience in the vegetable seed industry. Pete is focused on developing new varieties, as well as managing the Fairbank’s potato portfolio.
pmcevoy@fairbanks.com.au 0437 191 899
Sally Jelbart
Marketing Manager
Experience in online marketing and digital media. Sally has a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, and a Master of Business Administration.
sjelbart@fairbanks.com.au
VIC & SA
Ethan Merton
SA Manager, VIC - West & Nth Sales, Leafy & Brassica Crops Manager
Outstanding experience in the leafy processing and brassica segments. Highly knowledgeable across many crops, with over 15 years experience in the industry.
emerton@fairbanks.com.au 0400 624 060
VIC & TAS
Andrew Ertler
Tasmania Manager, VIC - East Gippsland Product Development Agronomist/Sales
Agronomist/Sales, Eastern Victoria
Experienced in the vegetable seed industry. Andrew is focused on ensuring his customers have access to the best varieties available. Andrew has been a valued member of the Fairbanks team for 4 years.
aertler@fairbanks.com.au 0400 422 924
VIC
Anika Miller Cooper
Product Development Agronomist/Sales, Southeast Melbourne
Anika has a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours Class I) and has experience with Agronomy and Research and Development.
amillercooper@fairbanks.com.au 0408 153 835
VIC
Kate Maclean
Product Development Agronomist/Sales, Victoria.
Kate comes to us with a Massey University (NZ) Bachelor of Science Degree (Agriculture) and an extensive product development and sales experience from 7 years within the industry In New Zealand.
kmaclean@fairbanks.com.au 0400 555 389
QLD & NSW
Myralyn Aguda
Queensland + NSW Manager
Manages key accounts in S.E. QLD and NSW. Mye has a PhD in plant breeding, and has strong focus on product development. Mye has over 10 years experience at Fairbanks Seeds.
maguda@fairbanks.com.au
0427 669 811
QLD
Alex John
Product Development Agronomist/Sales Qld
Recent experience in farm management, Alex brings with him a wealth of horticultural experience and a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) and Doctor of Philosophy (Veterinary Science).
ajohn@fairbanks.com.au
0409 158 084
WA
Andrew Smyth
WA Manager
Over 15 years of experience in the fresh produce industry, a great resource for growers in WA.
asmyth@fairbanks.com.au 0428 117 366
INTERNATIONAL
Sandra Verlaat
International Product Development Manager
Sandra is based in the Netherlands and is a dedicated service to liaise with our European suppliers.
Extensive experience in the European, Australian and New Zealand markets.
Building on supplier relationships and fast tracking our product development is her focus. HEAD OFFICE
Paul Shepherd
Supply & Logistics Manager
Over 29 years vegetable seed industry experience. Knowledge of seed importation is second to none. Brendan Foley
Warehouse Manager & Sales
Outstanding customer relationships. Over 24 years vegetable seed industry experience. Lesieli Too
Warehouse Assistant
Highly experienced, hard-working and reliable assistant to Brendan. Dai Nguyen
Business Support Team
Supports the energetic team at Fairbanks. Focus is excellence in customer service and quality control. Dai has been a valued member of the team for 4 years. Jay Graham
Customer Service - Business Support Team
Supports the energetic team at Fairbanks. Focus is excellence in customer service. Jacqueline Errante
Accounts / Supply & Logistics
HEAD OFFICE
12/53 Gateway Boulevard
Epping, Victoria, 3076. AUSTRALIA
Fax: +61 (03) 8401 3348
Email: info@fairbanks.com.au