AWI elects new chairman
Ian McLachlan has resigned as chairman of Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) but will remain on the board as a director. The board has elected Brian van Rooyen, previously deputy chairman, as its new chairman.
Mr McLachlan’s contribution to the industry spans over many years from his early days in Wool Council Australia, NFF president and chairman of the Future Directions Taskforce. Two of his most significant actions were leading the integration of The Woolmark Company with AWI and dealing with animal rights organisations.
The board also passed a resolution to increase the size of the board from seven to 10 directors. It will appoint Ken Boundy, Robyn Clubb and John Keniry AM to the new positions.
“The time is right to bring new skills and new people onto the board. A bigger, more diverse board will give AWI the stability and continuity it needs to be effective into the future," Mr van Rooyen said.
“These board appointments are part of AWI’s transition from being an Australian R&D organisation into an international fibre research and marketing company.”
