Andrew McDonald
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Andrew is the son of the Bindaree Food Group founder, JR McDonald, and first joined the business in 1988. Over the next 15 years, Andrew dedicated himself to working in every department, advancing through the ranks, and developing an in-depth understanding of the key drivers across our operations. As a result, he became highly skilled in both upstream and downstream elements of the business . Since his return in 2012, Andrew has been instrumental in driving the development of our business transformation plan, but more importantly, he has built an exceptionally strong executive and management team around him.
Andrew is the son of the Bindaree Food Group founder, JR McDonald, and first joined the business in 1988. Over the next 15 years, Andrew dedicated himself to working in every department, advancing through the ranks, and developing an in-depth understanding of the key drivers across our operations. As a result, he became highly skilled in both upstream and downstream elements of the business . Since his return in 2012, Andrew has been instrumental in driving the development of our business transformation plan, but more importantly, he has built an exceptionally strong executive and management team around him.
Todd Newton
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
Todd is an accomplished professional with over two decades of experience in the livestock and processing industry. As the Chief People Officer at Bindaree Food Group, Todd is entrusted with leadership and oversight of a range of critical programs, including human resources, health, safety, and environmental programs, as well as information technology and payroll divisions. His extensive background equips him to expertly navigate complex compliance, legislative, and regulatory matters. Furthermore, his loyal commitment to family values ensures that employee well-being and satisfaction remain at the forefront of his initiatives, benefiting all team members.
Todd is an accomplished professional with over two decades of experience in the livestock and processing industry. As the Chief People Officer at Bindaree Food Group, Todd is entrusted with leadership and oversight of a range of critical programs, including human resources, health, safety, and environmental programs, as well as information technology and payroll divisions. His extensive background equips him to expertly navigate complex compliance, legislative, and regulatory matters. Furthermore, his loyal commitment to family values ensures that employee well-being and satisfaction remain at the forefront of his initiatives, benefiting all team members.
Andrew Simpson
CHIEF STRATEGY & INVESTMENT OFFICER
Andrew flew in from Singapore in 2018 to reside in Inverell and take up the role of CCO at Bindaree. With a wealth of experience spanning three decades in international meat trade, Andrew brings a deep understanding of global supply chain complexities and continues to lead the alignment between market pillars and the company’s buy, make, and sell divisions. In 2024, Andrew was promoted to CSIO, overseeing group strategic investments targeting change management, growth, and business sustainability. Holding a degree in Agricultural Science, an MBA, and being a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD), he also sits on the Board of the Australian Meat Industry Council.
Andrew flew in from Singapore in 2018 to reside in Inverell and take up the role of CCO at Bindaree. With a wealth of experience spanning three decades in international meat trade, Andrew brings a deep understanding of global supply chain complexities and continues to lead the alignment between market pillars and the company’s buy, make, and sell divisions. In 2024, Andrew was promoted to CSIO, overseeing group strategic investments targeting change management, growth, and business sustainability. Holding a degree in Agricultural Science, an MBA, and being a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD), he also sits on the Board of the Australian Meat Industry Council.
Nigel Blakemore
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Nigel joined the passionate foodies at Bindaree Food Group in 2018 to support Andrew and the team in delivering on its long-term business aspirations. He has played a key role in enhancing the finance team's capabilities while aiding the development of the business's control framework as it continues its growth trajectory. With over 20 years of experience in the meat industry, Nigel previously held various finance leadership executive roles at Woolworths, including CFO for the joint venture between Woolworths and Hilton Food Group, where he led finance teams in supporting the entire Woolworths meat supply chain from paddock to processing, to store, to plate. His passion lies in the meat game.
Nigel joined the passionate foodies at Bindaree Food Group in 2018 to support Andrew and the team in delivering on its long-term business aspirations. He has played a key role in enhancing the finance team's capabilities while aiding the development of the business's control framework as it continues its growth trajectory. With over 20 years of experience in the meat industry, Nigel previously held various finance leadership executive roles at Woolworths, including CFO for the joint venture between Woolworths and Hilton Food Group, where he led finance teams in supporting the entire Woolworths meat supply chain from paddock to processing, to store, to plate. His passion lies in the meat game.
Yuki Qian
GENERAL MANAGER SALES
Yuki brings 14 years of experience from Coles' meat division to Bindaree Food Group, including five years managing Coles' global beef export operations. With a CPA background, she transitioned to international trade, gaining expertise in livestock, production and global beef export. Yuki's comprehensive "buy, make and sell" knowledge and market strategy skills make her an invaluable asset in driving our sales initiatives. Her blend of financial acumen and meat industry experience positions her perfectly to drive our sales strategies, aligning with our commitment to delivering tailored protein solutions across Australian and international markets.
Yuki brings 14 years of experience from Coles' meat division to Bindaree Food Group, including five years managing Coles' global beef export operations. With a CPA background, she transitioned to international trade, gaining expertise in livestock, production and global beef export. Yuki's comprehensive "buy, make and sell" knowledge and market strategy skills make her an invaluable asset in driving our sales initiatives. Her blend of financial acumen and meat industry experience positions her perfectly to drive our sales strategies, aligning with our commitment to delivering tailored protein solutions across Australian and international markets.
From humble beginnings we’ve grown to deliver tailored protein solutions from the paddock to the plate across Australian and international markets. We are at the forefront of food trends with a global protein network, and believe in a connected, sustainable Australian beef supply chain.
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