GTA Board

The Grain Trade Australia Board comprises industry experts overseeing grain trading standards, dispute resolution, and market access in Australia. The board members have diverse experience in grain production, trading, law, logistics, and marketing, ensuring effective governance and leadership for GTA.

Andrew Goyder

Andrew Goyder

Chair

Andrew Goyder was appointed to the GTA Board in August 2014 as a Level C Director. Andrew is a Member of the Board’s Membership &…

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Simon Gellert

Simon Gellert

Director - Ordinary Level A

Originally from a family farm in Western Victoria, Simon started his career in the Australian grains industry in 2006 and has held various roles in…

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Richard Perkins

Richard Perkins

Director - Ordinary Level B

Richard Perkins has been working in the Australian grains industry for a range of Australian and international trading companies for over 20 years. Richard hails…

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Ole Houe

Ole Houe

Director - Ordinary Level B

Ole Houe was appointed to the Board in October 2016 as an Ordinary Level B Director. He is a member of the GTA Trade &…

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Michelle Kerr

Michelle Kerr

Director - Ordinary Level C & Deputy Chair

Michelle Kerr was appointed to the GTA Board in October 2018 as a Level C Director. Michelle is an Approved GTA Arbitrator and is currently…

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Director - Merchant Association

Matthew is the CEO and a Director of KM WM Kelly & Sons a four generational grain merchant and storage family business based in the…

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Scott Merson

Scott Merson

Director - Merchant Association

Scott Merson was appointed to the GTA Board in October 2024 as a Merchant Association Director.   Scott is the Managing Director of Sunrise Commodities,…

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Michael Wood

Michael Wood

Director - Merchant Association & Deputy Chair

Michael has been an active member of the Australian Grains Industry for 30 years. He is the Managing Director of Melbourne-based grain trading and logistics…

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Geoff Farnsworth

Geoff Farnsworth

Director - Special Qualifications (Legal)

Geoff Farnsworth was appointed to the GTA Board in October 2002 as a Director with Special Qualifications. He is currently a Chair of the Dispute…

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Simon Tickner

Simon Tickner

Director - Special Qualifications (Production Sector)

Simon Tickner was appointed to the GTA Board in October 2018 as a Special Qualifications Director. Simon sits on the GTA Commerce Committee & GTA…

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Paul Smith

Paul Smith

Director - Ordinary Level A

Paul is a senior finance and agribusiness professional with extensive experience across financial markets, risk management, and product development. He is known for his collaborative…

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