Freshcare is excited to announce changes to the senior leadership team, supporting the organisation’s commitment to providing excellence in products and services for participants and industry.
As the leading Australian owned and operated assurance provider for domestic growers and businesses, Freshcare is the First Choice Standard for industry.
Freshcare operates with a forward-thinking approach ensuring its Standards meet current and future needs of the horticulture, wine and supply chain industries to maintain ongoing market access.
Freshcare CEO Jane Siebum says through recognising areas which require dedicated resources, the new roles will further support projects and initiatives focused on Freshcare’s Standards, customer service and industry collaboration.
“Freshcare is entering into a new and exciting phase of leadership, with a team of experts who are passionate and committed to delivering solutions to our participants and valued stakeholders,” said Ms Siebum.
David Jordan, Chief Operations Officer brings to the organisation an impressive fresh food industry resume, representing likes of Oysters Australia, Max Brenner Australia, HS Fresh Food Group, Driscoll’s, Costa Group, Coles Group, Baskin-Robbins Australia and Australian Blueberry Growers Association.
“I chose to work with Freshcare as I loved the vision that Jane and our Board have for Freshcare. The ability for me to help Freshcare achieve this vision, was too good of an opportunity to refuse.
“I’m looking forward to continuing to build upon the strong base we already have. Freshcare is a great brand and well respected across industry. The opportunity to continue to drive best-practice standards and services across the fresh produce and grape industries is very exciting.
“Additionally, I’m looking forward to being able to engage with stakeholders at every level to ensure that Australian produce and its operating standards remain world class.”
Courtney Medutis, Head of Assurance Courtney joins Freshcare with over 15 years of experience spanning large corporate organisations to small, service-oriented businesses. Her extensive background allows her to effectively address both strategic business visions and operational details, identifying gaps and strengthening processes.
“Freshcare has a strong commitment to quality and innovation, setting high benchmarks for quality and sustainability.
“As Head of Assurance, I will continue to drive positive change, empowering our stakeholders to lead with confidence supported by Freshcare programs.”
Angela Steain, Head of Product & Engagement has been working within the industry for over 20 years and is also the daughter of green-grocer. As a professional with fresh produce “in her blood”, Angela has seen much positive progress throughout the industry during this time.
“Australian growers and supply chains continue to amaze me with their ability to adapt and deliver despite industry challenges, they are resilient, agile, and innovative.
“These industries keep us fed and thriving! The very least we can do is work towards greater recognition of their achievements – through certification.
“We are seeing this progress through key relationship building and benchmarking, and I’m excited and committed to ensuring that Freshcare’s programs continue to be recognised and respected both locally and globally, helping to secure the future of our growers, fresh produce, wine and supply chain businesses.”
