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.

Simon Gellert

Simon Gellert

Director - Ordinary Level A

Simon Gellert was appointed to the Board in October 2023.   Simon started his career in the Australian grain industry in 2006 and has held…

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Richard Perkins

Director - Ordinary Level B

Richard Perkins was appointed to the GTA Board in 2020.   Richard has worked in the grain industry for a range of Australian and international…

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Ole Houe

Chair

Ole Houe was elected Chair in October 2025, having served as an Ordinary Level B Director since 2016.   Ole is currently the Director of…

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Michelle Kerr

Director - Ordinary Level C & Deputy Chair

Michelle Kerr was appointed to the GTA Board in October 2018.   Michelle has been employed at Riordan Grain Services since 2004 and has worked…

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Matthew Kelly

Director - Merchant Association

Matthew Kelly was appointed to the GTA Board in October 2024.   Matthew is the CEO and a Director of K M & W M…

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Scott Merson

Scott Merson

Director - Merchant Association

Scott Merson was appointed to the GTA Board in October 2024.   Scott is the Managing Director of Sunrise Commodities, with 20 years’ experience in…

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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

Director - Special Qualifications (Legal)

Geoff Farnsworth was appointed to the GTA Board in October 2002 as a Director with Special Qualifications.   Geoff is an international independent Arbitrator and…

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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 is the owner of a dryland, broadacre…

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Paul Smith

Paul Smith

Director - Ordinary Level A

Paul Smith was appointed to the board in October 2025.   Paul is a senior finance and agribusiness professional with extensive experience across financial markets,…

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Andy Cunliffe

Ordinary Level B

Andy Cunliffe was appointed to the board in October 2025.   Andy has more than 35 years’ experience across the Australian grain industry, encompassing domestic…

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