“Our team is the heartbeat of our success.
By thinking ahead, staying true to our values, and fostering growth, we cultivate a culture where innovation thrives.
As leaders, we embrace challenges and transform them into opportunities, working together to create meaningful impact.”
Tilly Brauer
Head of Business Planning & Analysis
Ambitious and accountable. Curious critical thinkers. Empowered to excel. Cheerleaders for Australian agriculture.
Our team is purpose-driven to redefine agriculture’s relationship to nature. But we can’t achieve it without getting our hands dirty.
From our executive leaders to our teams on-farm across Australia, we’re on the ground every day – delivering the solutions that accelerate agriculture.
EXECUTIVE
HUGH KILLEN
Managing Director & CEO
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Hugh is Managing Director and CEO at Impact Ag Australia. Regarded industry-wide as an authentic, influential, and purpose-driven leader, Hugh’s deep commitment to environmental and social impact drives profit growth aligned with natural capital outcomes. With over 25 years of experience in global finance, food and agriculture leadership, including pivotal roles at Climate Asset Management, Pollination Group, and the Australian Agricultural Company Limited, Hugh brings unparalleled expertise in optimising agricultural landscapes for nature and profit.
SHANE BODIAM
Chief Operating Officer
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Shane Bodiam is a seasoned leader in natural capital and agriculture, bringing over 30 years of experience in Australian agriculture and a proven track record in operational management across diverse agricultural assets. As the former Managing Director of Manulife Investment Management, Agricultural Services Australia, Shane oversaw $1 billion in investments spanning broadacre cropping, almonds, macadamias, and premium wine grapes, consistently delivering exceptional performance, profitability, and innovation. With a deep commitment to nature-positive practices, Shane’s strategic insight and hands-on approach drive value creation and support Impact Ag Australia’s mission to achieve lasting environmental and financial outcomes.
ERIN KREISS
Chief Financial Officer
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Erin is an accomplished finance professional with 20 years’ experience across corporate and operational leadership roles in dynamic environments. As Chief Financial Officer at Impact Ag Australia, she is responsible for overseeing financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, sharing strategic insights that optimise financial performance. Seconded from Macdoch Australia, where she also serves as Head of Finance, Erin is a chartered accountant and trusted collaborator, dedicated to ensuring sound business decisions and robust control frameworks. She thrives on uncovering the “why” behind decisions, helping businesses realise their potential while delivering sustainable financial outcomes.
TOBY GROGAN
Head of Natural Capital & Advisory Services
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Toby drives nature positive investments across Impact Ag Australia’s managed assets and independently managed portfolios. With a background in environmental management, coupled with on-farm experience implementing regenerative transition, Toby champions fresh thinking, constructive solutions to challenges, and a hands-on approach to optimising both agricultural and natural assets.
OPERATIONS
SHANE BODIAM
Chief Operating Officer
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Shane Bodiam is a seasoned leader in natural capital and agriculture, bringing over 30 years of experience in Australian agriculture and a proven track record in operational management across diverse agricultural assets. As the former Managing Director of Manulife Investment Management, Agricultural Services Australia, Shane oversaw $1 billion in investments spanning broadacre cropping, almonds, macadamias, and premium wine grapes, consistently delivering exceptional performance, profitability, and innovation. With a deep commitment to nature-positive practices, Shane’s strategic insight and hands-on approach drive value creation and support Impact Ag Australia’s mission to achieve lasting environmental and financial outcomes.
TILLY BRAUER
Head of Finance – Operations
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Tilly drives operational excellence and strategic alignment across Impact Ag Australia. A skilled communicator and problem-solver, Tilly manages executive priorities, oversees cross-functional initiatives, and ensures seamless collaboration between teams. With a background in asset strategy and financial management for a diverse range of investment portfolios, Tilly excels in driving organisational efficiency, bringing structure and focus to complex challenges. Known for her ability to anticipate needs and deliver results, Tilly is instrumental in turning high-level vision into actionable outcomes, fostering efficiency and alignment across the business.
RACHAEL McDONALD
Analyst
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Rachael brings extensive expertise to our team, focusing on livestock production. With a strong background in agribusiness and comprehensive practical experience, she excels in data analysis and strategic management. Rachael’s expertise drives long-term client performance and sustainable growth, embodying our commitment to innovative agricultural practices and success.
CLAUDIA WHITE
Analyst
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Claudia’s passion for agriculture began on her family’s mixed farm. With a Master’s in Agribusiness and hands-on industry experience, she has managed cropping and livestock operations and worked with producers across NSW and Southern QLD. She drives business performance through benchmarking, budgeting and due diligence, aligning with Impact Ag Australia’s long-term goals.
NATURAL CAPITAL & ADVISORY SERVICES
TOBY GROGAN
Head of Natural Capital & Advisory Services
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Toby drives nature positive investments across Impact Ag Australia’s managed assets and independently managed portfolios. With a background in environmental management, coupled with on-farm experience implementing regenerative transition, Toby champions fresh thinking, constructive solutions to challenges, and a hands-on approach to optimising both agricultural and natural assets.
DR SUSAN ORGILL
Chief Scientist
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Dr Susan Orgill is Chief Scientist at Impact Ag Australia and a leading soil scientist with 20+ years’ experience. She specialises in soil health, carbon farming, and regenerative agriculture, delivering science-based strategies that improve farm resilience, natural capital, and climate outcomes across research, policy, and sustainability initiatives.
DR JESSICA RIGG
Natural Capital – Technical Specialist
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Jessica brings over 10 years’ experience in applied soil microbiology, with a focus on plant-soil microbe interactions, nitrogen fixation and carbon processes. She’s worked across government and industry and is passionate about connecting producers with science to understand soil ecology, improve soil health, boost productivity, and build climate resilience. She plays a role in designing and implementing science-based regenerative agricultural strategies that enhance both environmental outcomes and financial returns.
SARA SCHMUDE
Natural Capital Project Manager
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Sara leads Impact Ag Australia’s natural capital team in developing and customising nature-based solutions to capitalise on dynamic natural capital markets. Leveraging over two decades of experience in sustainable land management and regenerative agriculture, Sara leads a variety of natural capital projects across our managed assets, including soil carbon projects, biodiversity assessments, and development initiatives.
JAZMINE HOBBS
Analyst
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Jazmine brings a strong blend of on-farm and academic expertise to her role with Impact Ag Australia, assisting our advisory clients to meet their nature positive objectives. Leveraging experience as a commodity producer, Jazmine drives long-term results through strategic business management and production data analysis that helps clients identify and unlock value from their natural capital assets.
CORPORATE SERVICES & FINANCE
ERIN KREISS
Chief Financial Officer
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Erin is an accomplished finance professional with 20 years’ experience across corporate and operational leadership roles in dynamic environments. As Chief Financial Officer at Impact Ag Australia, she is responsible for overseeing financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, sharing strategic insights that optimise financial performance. Seconded from Macdoch Australia, where she also serves as Head of Finance, Erin is a chartered accountant and trusted collaborator, dedicated to ensuring sound business decisions and robust control frameworks. She thrives on uncovering the “why” behind decisions, helping businesses realise their potential while delivering sustainable financial outcomes.
NANCY DINIS
Business Operations Manager
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Nancy is a strategic operations leader who simplifies complexity, driving performance through streamlined processes and empowered teams. With a focus on efficiency and scalable systems, she builds trusted relationships across the business. Nancy excels at identifying optimisation opportunities and aligning operations with strategic goals to enable sustainable growth.
KATE BUCKNELL
Bookkeeper
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Kate combines her extensive business knowledge with practical expertise to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of our finance and administrative functions. Kate enables seamless collaboration between our on-farm management teams and operational teams.
Guiding our vision for purpose-led growth, our board brings together diverse expertise in real asset management, regenerative agriculture, natural capital, global finance, and environmental stewardship. Their leadership ensures we create long-term value for our investors while driving positive outcomes for people and the planet.
ALASDAIR MACLEOD
Chair
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Alasdair is Executive Chairman of the Macdoch Group, a specialist agricultural asset management firm that enables investment to transform landscapes and address global challenges. For over a decade, Alasdair has guided investments in agricultural land, technology development, and advisory businesses, helping drive the transition to a low carbon, climate resilient future. Alasdair is also Chairman of the Macdoch Foundation, a philanthropic venture championing resilience in people and planet; and Soils for Life, a non-profit which encourages adoption of nature positive farming practices.
HUGH KILLEN
Managing Director & CEO
READ MORE
Hugh is Managing Director and CEO at Impact Ag Australia. Regarded industry-wide as an authentic, influential, and purpose-driven leader, Hugh’s deep commitment to environmental and social impact drives profit growth aligned with natural capital outcomes. With over 25 years of experience in global finance, food and agriculture leadership, including pivotal roles at Climate Asset Management, Pollination Group, and the Australian Agricultural Company Limited, Hugh brings unparalleled expertise in optimising agricultural landscapes for nature and profit.
BERT GLOVER
Director
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As Impact Ag Partners’ founder, and CEO of our US operations, Bert leads the firm’s investment in agriculture as a nature and climate solution across North America. With 30 years’ experience in agricultural production and investment at scale, Bert brings a unique and highly valued skillset to Impact Ag’s clients – unlocking the transition to nature-based solutions where planet and profits thrive. Co-founder of agricultural management software company, Maia Technology, Bert champions innovation, chairing InAg. tech and serving as a board director for six agricultural businesses in Australia and the USA.
ERIC LAWRENCE
Director
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Eric Lawrence is Director and Head of Family Office at Macdoch Australia, where he combines his financial acumen and governance expertise with a passion for regenerative agriculture and early-stage venture investing. An experienced CFO and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), Eric brings a strategic perspective to initiatives that drive sustainable growth and innovation. Eric is committed to empowering rural communities, championing a collaborative approach that has positioned him as a trusted partner to producer and investor stakeholders.
Ambitious and accountable. Curious critical thinkers. Empowered to excel. Cheerleaders for Australian agriculture. Our team is purpose-driven to redefine agriculture’s relationship to nature. But we can’t achieve it without getting our hands dirty.
From our executive leaders to our teams on-farm across Australia, we’re on the ground every day – delivering the solutions that accelerate agriculture.
EXECUTIVE
HUGH KILLEN
Managing Director & CEO
READ MORE
Hugh is Managing Director and CEO at Impact Ag Australia. Regarded industry-wide as an authentic, influential, and purpose-driven leader, Hugh’s deep commitment to environmental and social impact drives profit growth aligned with natural capital outcomes. With over 25 years of experience in global finance, food and agriculture leadership, including pivotal roles at Climate Asset Management, Pollination Group, and the Australian Agricultural Company Limited, Hugh brings unparalleled expertise in optimising agricultural landscapes for nature and profit.
SHANE BODIAM
Chief Operating Officer
READ MORE
Shane Bodiam is a seasoned leader in natural capital and agriculture, bringing over 30 years of experience in Australian agriculture and a proven track record in operational management across diverse agricultural assets. As the former Managing Director of Manulife Investment Management, Agricultural Services Australia, Shane oversaw $1 billion in investments spanning broadacre cropping, almonds, macadamias, and premium wine grapes, consistently delivering exceptional performance, profitability, and innovation. With a deep commitment to nature-positive practices, Shane’s strategic insight and hands-on approach drive value creation and support Impact Ag Australia’s mission to achieve lasting environmental and financial outcomes.
ERIN KREISS
Chief Financial Officer
READ MORE
Erin is an accomplished finance professional with 20 years’ experience across corporate and operational leadership roles in dynamic environments. As Chief Financial Officer at Impact Ag Australia, she is responsible for overseeing financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, sharing strategic insights that optimise financial performance. Seconded from Macdoch Australia, where she also serves as Head of Finance, Erin is a chartered accountant and trusted collaborator, dedicated to ensuring sound business decisions and robust control frameworks. She thrives on uncovering the “why” behind decisions, helping businesses realise their potential while delivering sustainable financial outcomes.
TOBY GROGAN
Head of Natural Capital & Advisory Services
READ MORE
Toby drives nature positive investments across Impact Ag Australia’s managed assets and independently managed portfolios. With a background in environmental management, coupled with on-farm experience implementing regenerative transition, Toby champions fresh thinking, constructive solutions to challenges, and a hands-on approach to optimising both agricultural and natural assets.
OPERATIONS
SHANE BODIAM
Chief Operating Officer
READ MORE
Shane Bodiam is a seasoned leader in natural capital and agriculture, bringing over 30 years of experience in Australian agriculture and a proven track record in operational management across diverse agricultural assets. As the former Managing Director of Manulife Investment Management, Agricultural Services Australia, Shane oversaw $1 billion in investments spanning broadacre cropping, almonds, macadamias, and premium wine grapes, consistently delivering exceptional performance, profitability, and innovation. With a deep commitment to nature-positive practices, Shane’s strategic insight and hands-on approach drive value creation and support Impact Ag Australia’s mission to achieve lasting environmental and financial outcomes.
TILLY BRAUER
Head of Finance – Operations
READ MORE
Tilly drives operational excellence and strategic alignment across Impact Ag Australia. A skilled communicator and problem-solver, Tilly manages executive priorities, oversees cross-functional initiatives, and ensures seamless collaboration between teams. With a background in asset strategy and financial management for a diverse range of investment portfolios, Tilly excels in driving organisational efficiency, bringing structure and focus to complex challenges. Known for her ability to anticipate needs and deliver results, Tilly is instrumental in turning high-level vision into actionable outcomes, fostering efficiency and alignment across the business.
RACHAEL McDONALD
Analyst
READ MORE
Rachael brings extensive expertise to our team, focusing on livestock production. With a strong background in agribusiness and comprehensive practical experience, she excels in data analysis and strategic management. Rachael’s expertise drives long-term client performance and sustainable growth, embodying our commitment to innovative agricultural practices and success.
CLAUDIA WHITE
Analyst
READ MORE
Claudia’s passion for agriculture began on her family’s mixed farm. With a Master’s in Agribusiness and hands-on industry experience, she has managed cropping and livestock operations and worked with producers across NSW and Southern QLD. She drives business performance through benchmarking, budgeting and due diligence, aligning with Impact Ag Australia’s long-term goals.
NATURAL CAPITAL & ADVISORY SERVICES
TOBY GROGAN
Head of Natural Capital & Advisory Services
READ MORE
Toby drives nature positive investments across Impact Ag Australia’s managed assets and independently managed portfolios. With a background in environmental management, coupled with on-farm experience implementing regenerative transition, Toby champions fresh thinking, constructive solutions to challenges, and a hands-on approach to optimising both agricultural and natural assets.
DR SUSAN ORGILL
Chief Scientist
READ MORE
Dr Susan Orgill is Chief Scientist at Impact Ag Australia and a leading soil scientist with 20+ years’ experience. She specialises in soil health, carbon farming, and regenerative agriculture, delivering science-based strategies that improve farm resilience, natural capital, and climate outcomes across research, policy, and sustainability initiatives.
DR JESSICA RIGG
Natural Capital – Technical Specialist
READ MORE
Jessica brings over 10 years’ experience in applied soil microbiology, with a focus on plant-soil microbe interactions, nitrogen fixation and carbon processes. She’s worked across government and industry and is passionate about connecting producers with science to understand soil ecology, improve soil health, boost productivity, and build climate resilience. She plays a role in designing and implementing science-based regenerative agricultural strategies that enhance both environmental outcomes and financial returns.
SARA SCHMUDE
Natural Capital Project Manager
READ MORE
Sara leads Impact Ag Australia’s natural capital team in developing and customising nature-based solutions to capitalise on dynamic natural capital markets. Leveraging over two decades of experience in sustainable land management and regenerative agriculture, Sara leads a variety of natural capital projects across our managed assets, including soil carbon projects, biodiversity assessments, and development initiatives.
JAZMINE HOBBS
Analyst
READ MORE
Jazmine brings a strong blend of on-farm and academic expertise to her role with Impact Ag Australia, assisting our advisory clients to meet their nature positive objectives. Leveraging experience as a commodity producer, Jazmine drives long-term results through strategic business management and production data analysis that helps clients identify and unlock value from their natural capital assets.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Dorianne Coventry
Head of Investor Relations
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Dorianne leads Institutional Business Development & Investor Relations. With over 20 years’ experience across global finance and commercial agriculture, she aligns capital with regenerative outcomes. Dorianne brings deep expertise in investment management, strategic partnerships, and sustainability, underpinned by hands-on experience running a merino wool and cattle enterprise.
Belinda (Bindi) Turner
Head of Portfolio & Investment Management
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Bindi leads the management of investment mandates and portfolio construction, deployment, and review. From her family’s farm in Northern NSW to building one of Australia’s largest grain enterprises, she brings deep expertise in agricultural investment, strategic commercial relationships, and governance – underpinned by hands-on experience managing corporate agricultural assets and commodity supply chains.
CORPORATE SERVICES & FINANCE
ERIN KREISS
Chief Financial Officer
READ MORE
Erin is an accomplished finance professional with 20 years’ experience across corporate and operational leadership roles in dynamic environments. As Chief Financial Officer at Impact Ag Australia, she is responsible for overseeing financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, sharing strategic insights that optimise financial performance. Seconded from Macdoch Australia, where she also serves as Head of Finance, Erin is a chartered accountant and trusted collaborator, dedicated to ensuring sound business decisions and robust control frameworks. She thrives on uncovering the “why” behind decisions, helping businesses realise their potential while delivering sustainable financial outcomes.
NANCY DINIS
Business Operations Manager
READ MORE
Nancy is a strategic operations leader who simplifies complexity, driving performance through streamlined processes and empowered teams. With a focus on efficiency and scalable systems, she builds trusted relationships across the business. Nancy excels at identifying optimisation opportunities and aligning operations with strategic goals to enable sustainable growth.
KATE BUCKNELL
Bookkeeper
READ MORE
Kate combines her extensive business knowledge with practical expertise to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of our finance and administrative functions. Kate enables seamless collaboration between our on-farm management teams and operational teams.
Guiding our vision for purpose-led growth, our board brings together diverse expertise in real asset management, regenerative agriculture, natural capital, global finance, and environmental stewardship. Their leadership ensures we create long-term value for our investors while driving positive outcomes for people and the planet.
ALASDAIR MACLEOD
Chair
READ MORE
Alasdair is Executive Chairman of the Macdoch Group, a specialist agricultural asset management firm that enables investment to transform landscapes and address global challenges. For over a decade, Alasdair has guided investments in agricultural land, technology development, and advisory businesses, helping drive the transition to a low carbon, climate resilient future. Alasdair is also Chairman of the Macdoch Foundation, a philanthropic venture championing resilience in people and planet; and Soils for Life, a non-profit which encourages adoption of nature positive farming practices.
HUGH KILLEN
Managing Director & CEO
READ MORE
Hugh is Managing Director and CEO at Impact Ag Australia. Regarded industry-wide as an authentic, influential, and purpose-driven leader, Hugh’s deep commitment to environmental and social impact drives profit growth aligned with natural capital outcomes. With over 25 years of experience in global finance, food and agriculture leadership, including pivotal roles at Climate Asset Management, Pollination Group, and the Australian Agricultural Company Limited, Hugh brings unparalleled expertise in optimising agricultural landscapes for nature and profit.
BERT GLOVER
Director
READ MORE
As Impact Ag Partners’ founder, and CEO of our US operations, Bert leads the firm’s investment in agriculture as a nature and climate solution across North America. With 30 years’ experience in agricultural production and investment at scale, Bert brings a unique and highly valued skillset to Impact Ag’s clients – unlocking the transition to nature-based solutions where planet and profits thrive. Co-founder of agricultural management software company, Maia Technology, Bert champions innovation, chairing InAg. tech and serving as a board director for six agricultural businesses in Australia and the USA.
ERIC LAWRENCE
Director
READ MORE
Eric Lawrence is Director and Head of Family Office at Macdoch Australia, where he combines his financial acumen and governance expertise with a passion for regenerative agriculture and early-stage venture investing. An experienced CFO and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), Eric brings a strategic perspective to initiatives that drive sustainable growth and innovation. Eric is committed to empowering rural communities, championing a collaborative approach that has positioned him as a trusted partner to producer and investor stakeholders.
The purpose that drives us
Accelerate agriculture that activates the power of nature.
We put nature front and centre.
Because agriculture depends on thriving natural systems. Soil fertility, water purification, pest control, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation aren’t just environmental benefits. They are the backbone of a productive, profitable farm business.
By accelerating agriculture that activates the power of nature, we’re not just delivering on sustainability; we’re redefining agricultural value – leveraging natural systems to unlock new frontiers in resilience, efficiency, and profitability.
Our work is grounded in principles that align purpose with action. They are the foundation of our decision-making, and the yardstick by which we measure our achievements.
- We champion Australian agriculture and the opportunities within its world-leading natural capital markets.
- We harness the power of nature, designing solutions that integrate nature’s systems into farming practices so productivity and profitability endure.
- We innovate for real-world challenges, developing practical, scalable solutions.
- And we reward visionary investors, delivering value for those who support pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
We’re unashamedly ambitious about creating a bold new future for agriculture, where innovation, nature and profit thrive – together.
The values that define us
THINK AHEAD
We embrace a solutions-driven mindset, imagining future possibilities and bringing them to life through creative problem-solving.
WALK THE TALK
We ensure our actions and outcomes align seamlessly with our purpose and commitments, cultivating deep trust.
NURTURE AND GROW
We nurture a culture of care, safety and inclusion, where all feel empowered to contribute and collaborate.
BE THE GUARDIANS
We view our properties as a material reflection of our purpose, investing in them as responsible stewards.
LEAD WITH CONVICTION
We articulate bold ambitions, drive execution with excellence, empower teams to achieve through shared goals and collective effort, and stand accountable for our work.