Chief Executive Officer - Australian Pork
About Australian Pork Limited
Australian Pork Limited (APL) is the peak industry body for Australia's pig producers, operating under the Pig Industry Act 2001. Unlike any other Research and Development Corporation, APL combines three distinct functions under one levy-funded structure: effective marketing, impactful research and proactive policy and advocacy. This unique tri-mandate makes APL the genuine 'unicorn' of the RDC sector.
With an annual budget of approximately $25M, 47 staff across Australia and a $6.9 billion industry it serves, APL has significant reach and standing. Over the past seven years, the organisation has transformed its relationships — with producers, the pork supply chain, governments, retailers, and across agriculture.
APL's 2025–2030 Strategic Plan targets $1 billion in additional farmgate value by 2030, with ambitions across growing domestic fresh pork demand, export market diversification, sustainable productivity through R&D and advancing industry integrity.
The Opportunity
After seven years of strong, consistent leadership, the outgoing CEO is leaving APL in its best position in a decade. This is not a turnaround — it is a succession. The incoming CEO steps into a platform that is funded, trusted and performing, with genuine strategic headroom.
The next CEO will guide the next phase of growth: continuing to increase demand for Australia’s second most consumed meat, expanding APL's whole-of-supply-chain remit, navigating the multi-jurisdictional animal welfare standards reform process, protecting government-matched R&D funding and growing export market value toward $275M by 2030.
The Role — Key Accountability Areas
Strategic Leadership
Guide APL's evolving strategy with calm, big-picture leadership. Translate the 2025–2030 plan into clear annual priorities and carry the industry forward.
Government Relations and Policy
Be the trusted advisor governments call before decisions are made. Protect APL's statutory funding and navigate complex regulatory terrain with credibility across party lines.
Stakeholder Trust & Industry Leadership
Own the relationships that matter — from levy-payers, APL members, state pork groups, retailers, governments and exporters. Balance major and minor interests with consistency.
People, Culture & Operations
Lead a stable, high-performing team of 47. Inherit strong executive capability and provide strategic oversight and cultural stewardship.
About You
The successful candidate will bring:
Why Apply?
How to Apply
Click the Apply Now button or for a confidential conversation please call Nick Hindhaugh from Six Degrees Executive on 0422 141161
This is a retained process by Six Degrees Executive, and any third party or direct applications will be sent to Six Degrees
Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.
Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you.
Australian Pork Limited (APL) is the peak industry body for Australia's pig producers, operating under the Pig Industry Act 2001. Unlike any other Research and Development Corporation, APL combines three distinct functions under one levy-funded structure: effective marketing, impactful research and proactive policy and advocacy. This unique tri-mandate makes APL the genuine 'unicorn' of the RDC sector.
With an annual budget of approximately $25M, 47 staff across Australia and a $6.9 billion industry it serves, APL has significant reach and standing. Over the past seven years, the organisation has transformed its relationships — with producers, the pork supply chain, governments, retailers, and across agriculture.
APL's 2025–2030 Strategic Plan targets $1 billion in additional farmgate value by 2030, with ambitions across growing domestic fresh pork demand, export market diversification, sustainable productivity through R&D and advancing industry integrity.
The Opportunity
After seven years of strong, consistent leadership, the outgoing CEO is leaving APL in its best position in a decade. This is not a turnaround — it is a succession. The incoming CEO steps into a platform that is funded, trusted and performing, with genuine strategic headroom.
The next CEO will guide the next phase of growth: continuing to increase demand for Australia’s second most consumed meat, expanding APL's whole-of-supply-chain remit, navigating the multi-jurisdictional animal welfare standards reform process, protecting government-matched R&D funding and growing export market value toward $275M by 2030.
The Role — Key Accountability Areas
Strategic Leadership
Guide APL's evolving strategy with calm, big-picture leadership. Translate the 2025–2030 plan into clear annual priorities and carry the industry forward.
Government Relations and Policy
Be the trusted advisor governments call before decisions are made. Protect APL's statutory funding and navigate complex regulatory terrain with credibility across party lines.
Stakeholder Trust & Industry Leadership
Own the relationships that matter — from levy-payers, APL members, state pork groups, retailers, governments and exporters. Balance major and minor interests with consistency.
People, Culture & Operations
Lead a stable, high-performing team of 47. Inherit strong executive capability and provide strategic oversight and cultural stewardship.
About You
The successful candidate will bring:
- Proven CEO or C-Suite level leadership — ideally within an agricultural body, FMCG or food industry organisation
- Fluency across at least two of APL's three pillars: research, marketing and policy advocacy
- Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments — including governments, member associations or levy-funded structures
- Composure, resilience and the ability to stay strategic under industry pressure
- Strong media relations experience
- Genuine humility
- Willingness to travel, including regular presence in Canberra, with flexibility on primary location
Why Apply?
- Lead Australia's most distinctive agricultural body — the only one combining marketing, research and policy in a single mandate
- Inherit extraordinary stakeholder relationships
- Real strategic scope — evolving supply chain remit, export growth, welfare standards reform
- A stable, committed team and an engaged, supportive Board with continuity through transition
How to Apply
Click the Apply Now button or for a confidential conversation please call Nick Hindhaugh from Six Degrees Executive on 0422 141161
This is a retained process by Six Degrees Executive, and any third party or direct applications will be sent to Six Degrees
Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.
Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you.
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Nick Hindhaugh
Chief Executive Officer - Australian Pork
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