FAIRBANKS TEAM

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

VIC & SA

EAST VIC & TAS

Anthony Ladds

Anthony Ladds

General Manager

Extensive experience across a wide range of vegetable crops and excellent key account relationships across Australia. Over 28 years vegetable seed industry experience.

aladds@fairbanks.com.au
0417 388 081

George Jelbart

George Jelbart

National Sales Manager

Excellent key account relationships, strong focus on growth. Over 14 years vegetable seed industry experience.

gjelbart@fairbanks.com.au
0427 351 761

Peter McEvoy

Peter McEvoy

Head of Product Development Australia & New Zealand, Potato Portfolio Manager

Highly knowledgeable across many crops, with over 8 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

Ethan Merton

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 13 years experience in the industry.

emerton@fairbanks.com.au
0400 624 060

Andrew Ertler

Andrew Ertler

Tasmania Manager, Product Development Agronomist/Sales, Eastern Victoria

Experienced in the vegetable seed industry. Andrew is focused on ensuring his customers have access to the best varieties available.

aertler@fairbanks.com.au
0400 422 924

VIC

QLD & NSW

QLD

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

INTERNATIONAL

Anika Miller Cooper

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

Myralyn Aguda

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.

maguda@fairbanks.com.au
0427 669 811

Alex John

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

Andrew Smyth

Andrew Smyth

WA Manager

Over 13 years of experience in the fresh produce industry, a great resource for growers in WA.
0428 117 366
asmyth@fairbanks.com.au

Sandra Verlaat

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.
sverlaat@fairbanks.com.au

+31 6 30875990

HEAD OFFICE

Paul Shepherd

Paul Shepherd

Supply & Logistics Manager

Over 27 years vegetable seed industry experience. Knowledge of seed importation is second to none.

Brendan Foley

Brendan Foley

Warehouse Manager & Sales

Outstanding customer relationships. Over 22 years vegetable seed industry experience.

Lesieli Too

Lesieli Too

Warehouse Assistant

Highly experienced, hard-working and reliable assistant to Brendan.

Lorraine Babic

Lorraine Babic

Office Business Manager/Business Support Team

Supports the energetic team at Fairbanks. Focus is excellence in customer service and event management.

Dai Nguyen

Dai Nguyen

Business Support Team

Supports the energetic team at Fairbanks. Focus is excellence in customer service and quality control.

Sally Jelbart

Sally Jelbart

Marketing Manager

sjelbart@fairbanks.com.au

Jacqueline Errante

Jacqueline Errante

Accounts / Supply & Logistics


Head Office               

12/53 Gateway Boulevard

Epping, Victoria, 3076.  AUSTRALIA

Ph: + 61 (03) 8401 3346 

Fax: +61 (03) 8401 3348

Email: info@fairbanks.com.au