NWPGP Conference Speakers

NWPGP 2026 Speakers

Gerard McMullen

Gerard McMullen – Chair, NWPGP

Gerard has extensive experience across the Australian and global grain supply chain. His work spans the development of grain trading standards, the creation and implementation of quality assurance and food safety programs, and the management of grain quality systems. He has contributed to numerous industry and government committees, including the GTA Standards Committee, and continues to play a key role in supporting industry best practice.

Gerard holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Science and, through McMullen Consulting, provides consultancy and advice on the development and implementation of systems related to grain quality, food safety and identity preservation.

Pat O'Shannassy


Pat O’Shannassy, CEO, Grain Trade Australia

Grain Trade Australia is a leading trade organisation in the Australian grains industry, and provides an industry driven self-regulatory framework to the grains industry. Pat has vast industry experience in trading, risk management, policy and government relations, having spent more than 25 years in the grains industry in Australia and USA. He has a diverse experience across the entire value chain, gained from working for trade houses, financial institutions as well as customer service and information businesses.

He currently serves as President of the International Grain Trade Coalition and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from University of Melbourne, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).