Following a long executive career in agribusiness, Richard’s NED career was initially a very Listed Public Company centric one. Roles with BOQ, Reef Casino Trust, Websters, and Tassal were complemented by chairing Endeavour Foundation for 5 years.
In more recent times however, he has deliberately gravitated towards private and family-owned company roles. Their inherent appreciation for the importance of playing the “long game”, a fairness test approach to balancing competing stakeholder interests and an authentic commitment to holistic sustainability aligns with his own value set. The relatively long horizon of family owned business has a marked impact on the way they think about, plan and manage financial, human and natural capital and this allows such enterprises to outperform and outlast their listed peers.
He is a 35 year Fellow of the AICD,a past Chair of the QLD Division and former director of the National Council. In 2026 Richard was inducted as a Life Fellow of the AICD. Today he chairs the Cotton Research and Development Corporation and McLean Farms and sits on the boards of SunnyQueen Eggs, BEC Stockfeeds and Stockyard Beef.
Entrepreneur, Chair, and Co-Founder, CEO of Goannacorp, Founder of Herron Pharmaceuticals and Imaginot, and Co-owner of Nindooinbah, a leading artificial breeding facility. Previously served as Chair and Adjunct Professor at University of Queensland’s (UQ) Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, member of UQ’s Institute of Molecular Biosciences Commercialisation Board, Chair of the QLD Government Biotechnology Advisory Council, and member of the Reserve Bank of Australia Small Business Advisory Board. Completed professional development at Harvard and IMD, committed to building value-driven companies and learning organisations.
Emma is an accomplished commercial leader with senior executive experience at Fonterra and Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) New Zealand, where she led international growth, strategy, and innovation in food and agri‑tech.
She is an accredited company director with governance roles across agri‑business subsidiaries and research consortia, and an active angel investor supporting early‑stage ventures.
Emma brings deep expertise in strategy, deal structuring, and international business development, with a passion for advancing New Zealand’s sustainable agri‑food economy.
Matthew co-founded Tenacious Ventures, Australia’s first venture capital firm focused on agri-food innovation. He was a founding board member of the Australian AgriTech Association and co-founded Observant, an agtech company acquired by Jain Irrigation in 2017. He also served as the founding chair of Rocket Seeder, an agri-food innovation accelerator, and the Australian Government Agriculture 4.0 Task Force. As a member of the CSIRO Agriculture and Food Advisory Committee, he is dedicated to promoting Australian agri-food innovation worldwide.
Originally trained as a veterinarian at the University of Sydney, Paul’s career has included animal health, business consulting, executive roles managing large scale dairy business and International Sales Management.
Paul, as Vice President, International, led Alta Genetics international businesses: from Japan to New Zealand, west to South Africa then up to Portugal, across to Greece and up to Estonia, and back to Japan (excluding Russia). This role gave Paul unique access to global dairy and beef genetics markets around the world.
Prior to joining Alta in 2022, Paul managed large scale dairy farms in China and Australia. From 2015 to 2021, Paul was the General Manager of Pure Source dairy farming business in Shandong, China. From 2011 to 2015, Paul managed the dairy business at the Van Diemen’s land company in Tasmania, growing the business from 22 farms with 16,000 adult cows to 25 farms with 20,000 adult cows and turning the business around to deliver two consecutive years of profit with the support of over 120 staff.
Originally from Grenfell in central NSW, Paul and his family live at Bungendore, NSW. Paul also studied at University of Melbourne and Buckinghamshire Business School in the UK. He was awarded a Nuffield Scholarship in 2014, sponsored by Dairy Australia, to investigate the management systems for large scale dairy businesses.
His interest in working with people on dairy and beef farms around the world, led him to join Nbryo in January 2025. With many years in mostly agricultural science business (from start-up to improving existing businesses) Paul is excited to set a new standard for genetic improvement in cattle.
“I want to be part of a team trailblazing this ambition; improvements for the animals, their owners, business profitability and the environment”
Sophia Edwards is a visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in animal health, biotechnology, and livestock industries. As Head of Platform at Nbryo, she leads the development and commercialization of innovative animal reproduction technologies. Sophia oversees the technology platform’s strategic direction, field operations, and team, ensuring successful market adoption and delivering impactful solutions to the agricultural sector.
Previously, as Marketing and Technical Manager at Vetoquinol Australia & New Zealand, Sophia drove exceptional business growth, including doubling the company’s business within five years and surpassing market growth by over 50%. She is known for her leadership style grounded in trust, teamwork, and tenacity, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
With a PhD in Veterinary Science and an MBA, Sophia combines scientific expertise with strategic business insight. She is passionate about advancing the future of livestock breeding and animal health, using innovation and collaboration to create value for stakeholders and drive positive change in the agricultural industry.
Sophia is committed to building a team of experts at Nbryo, where innovation, resilience, and collaboration are at the heart of transforming the future of animal reproduction.
“I joined Nbryo because of the inspiring leadership team and the incredible opportunity to learn and grow within a forward-thinking, innovative organization. From the moment I became familiar with Nbryo, I was drawn to its strong leadership, its visionary approach to animal reproduction, and the ambitious goals set for the company. With the backing of strategic funding, strong partnerships, and a team of talented individuals, I felt confident that Nbryo had the potential to achieve remarkable things—and that I could play an integral role in making that happen”
Jim is an experienced CFO, Company Secretary & Executive Director (Chartered Accountant, Chartered Secretary) with expertise in genetics and the cattle industry.
Recent roles have included CFO of two major Australian cattle producers, Consolidated Pastoral Company and North Australian Pastoral Company. He has been finance lead in three successful capital raisings and has worked extensively with private equity and other owners.
Jim is a demonstrated strategic thinker with strong hands-on execution with a proven ability to balance the pursuit of rapid entrepreneurial growth with robust governance.
At Nbryo, Jim oversees financial governance as the company navigates its way from early stages to successful scaling up. Jim is driven by curiosity, fully immersing himself in understanding and addressing business challenges while seeking opportunities for growth and improvement.
“I am focused on finding opportunities to grow and improve Nbryo while maintaining world class governance”
Lewis has a comprehensive professional background spanning remote animal monitoring, livestock genomics, animal health and molecular diagnostics. Lewis has a Bachelor of Science with Honours from James Cook University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Queensland and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Throughout his career, Lewis has focused on enabling the adoption, extension, and commercialization of innovative technologies in production animal industries, from startups to multinational enterprises. Notably, he has achieved significant growth in animal monitoring, launched world-first genomic and smart monitoring products, and driven commercial expansion across global markets.
Since joining Nbryo in January 2023, Lewis has led the charge on commercial activation and strategic growth.
“As an advocate of tech adoption in production animal industries, I am excited to work at Nbryo as it allows me to be at the helm of the future of the livestock industry”
Natasha is a driven operations and reproductive technologies professional with a strong foundation in agricultural science and a passion for innovation in assisted reproduction. She is motivated by working alongside forward-thinking teams to deliver meaningful change within the livestock industry, combining scientific expertise with operational excellence, and a genuine commitment to client success.
With a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (University of Saskatchewan), and a Master of Science in Assisted Reproductive Technologies (Colorado State University), Natasha brings extensive experience across specialized laboratory techniques, research, operations, and business management. She has also built strong expertise in client relations and consulting, working collaboratively with producers, researchers, and commercial partners throughout North America to implement advanced reproductive technologies and achieve measurable genetic outcomes.
Natasha has joined Nbryo in January 2026 and is dedicated to assisting clients to meet their genetic goals by ensuring the seamless coordination and delivery of Nbryo’s advanced reproductive technologies from planning through to execution.
“I work at Nbryo to contribute to cutting-edge innovation alongside a team that drives meaningful change within the industry with integrity, respect, and pride in the impact of our work.”
Rebecca is an agribusiness professional with extensive experience throughout the beef industry value chain both in Australia and abroad.
With a Bachelor of Rural Science (University of New England) and a Master of Science in Business Management in the Agriculture & Food Industries (UK), her career has spanned on-farm management, advisory (NSW Beef Cattle Officer & Extension Executive for Zimbabwe’s Cattle Producers’ Association), feedlotting (US), R&D (NSW Agriculture and the US), Brand Management (Australian Agricultural Company, GrainCorp), 10 years of self-employment, a chapter with a start-up agribusiness and more recently a marketing role with global animal health company Vetoquinol specialising in Bovine Reproduction.
Rebecca is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and the Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP). She was a 23/24 Mentor for the Graeme Acton Beef Connections Program and is currently Chair of one of Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC)’s Natural Capital Boards. Former Board roles have included Foundation of Australian Agricultural Women (FAAW) and Queensland Polo.
Rebecca joined Nbryo in July 2024 and has a focus on activating the growth and marketing strategic throughout our markets.
“I’m thrilled to be working at Nbryo, a company with incredible passion, purpose, people and drive”
Originally trained as a veterinarian in Brazil, Rodrigo has extensive bovine assisted reproductive technology (ART) experience.
Rodrigo is proficient in a wide array of techniques from embryo collection (Multiple Ovulation Embryo Technology or MOET), follicular puncture, manipulation of embryos and oocytes, artificial insemination, reproductive ultrasound with experience in ultrasound early diagnosis and ultrasound foetal sexing, treatment for reproductive pathologies in females, nutrition focused on bovine reproduction.
In his role with Gertec he oversaw the global export of embryos and more recently managed an IVF lab with responsibility for both laboratory and field operations.
Rodrigo’s Nbryo role (since October 2023) has focused on field operations; always with a focus on animal health and quality outcomes.
“I work at Nbryo because I believe this company will change the bovine embryo market, and I want to contribute to that!”
Originally trained as a veterinarian in Argentina, Javier has worked extensively in the field of beef and dairy cattle reproduction in Argentina.
Javier specialized in bovine reproduction and has since undertaken a Master’s degree in Reproductive Biotechnologies in Cattle at the Instituto Reproduccion Animal Cordoba (IRAC). Here he worked performing ovum pick-up (OPU), embryo collection in MOET programs, embryo transfer, artificial insemination, and ultrasonography for follicular dynamics evaluation, pregnancy diagnosis, fetal sexing and reproductive pathology assessments.
In 2025, Javier continued his professional development with an IVF company in Argentina, working as an OPU and embryo transfer technician, further strengthening his expertise in applied reproductive biotechnology.
“I work at Nbryo because I can continue to grow professionally in the field of bovine reproductive biotechnology within a company that represents innovation and excellence in vitro embryo production technology”.
Lina Rodriguez is an embryologist who holds a bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine from Colombia and Studied a certificate in Animal studies in Australia. She began her professional career working in emergency care for small animals in Bogota from 2016 to 2018, gaining strong clinical experience and the ability to perform effectively in high-pressure environments.
Since 2021, Lina has been working in the field of in vitro fertilization (IVF) in cattle in Brisbane, supporting embryo development procedures, cryopreservation, oocyte collection, and embryo grading. Over the years, her role has expanded to include coordinating both field and laboratory activities, ensuring the efficient organization of daily operations, maintaining high laboratory standards, and supporting the implementation of quality procedures and operational workflows.
Lina is passionate about reproduction in farm animals and the application of reproductive technologies for genetic improvement in animal production. She is committed to continuous improvement and delivering reliable, high-quality services that contribute to the success of clients and the livestock industry. Additionally, she is fluent in both English and Spanish.
“I am pleased to be part of Nbryo, a company focused on innovation and advanced technologies to support genetic improvement on farms, providing better choices for communities, and reducing environmental impact, including addressing methane emissions in livestock. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute my skills to this meaningful cause.”
Originally from Argentina, Eduardo completed his degree as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the National University of Rosario and has been working in the field of bovine reproduction since.
Eduardo earned a Master’s degree in Reproductive Biotechnologies in Cattle at the Instituto de Reproducción Animal de Córdoba (IRAC), where he worked for three years performing: fixed-time artificial insemination protocols, ultrasonography and application of superovulation protocols. Laboratory work related to in vitro–produced embryos included: oocyte retrieval, in vitro fertilization and cryopreservation, embryo transfer, semen quality analysis, and semen cryopreservation in bulls.
During 2025, he was part of the Reproduction Laboratory at The Ohio State University, USA, where he worked in research focused on in vitro embryo production in heifers.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to work at a company that allows me to work in the field I am passionate about, far from my home country, while providing such a valuable professional experience. I resonate with the company’s philosophy of applying innovation and continually striving to achieve better results.”
Xavier graduated as a veterinarian from the University of Queensland and began his veterinary career working in mixed practice in Northern Australia focusing on Equine and Bovine Reproduction. On returning to Brisbane, he completed a rotating internship in Equine surgery, medicine and reproduction at The University of Queensland Equine Specialist Hospital. Xavier completed a residency in Theriogenology and is a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenologists, a Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists and a Registered Specialist in Reproduction at Queensland Veterinary Specialists. Xavier is also a lecturer with the Faculty of Science at The University of Queensland.
Xavier has a clinical interest in canine, equine and bovine reproduction, medicine and surgery. He is currently a Specialist in Reproduction at Queensland Veterinary Specialists and working closely with the Nbryo product development and operations teams.
Carly has a project and operations management background with a focus on environmental sustainability. Carly has an academic foundation in Business (Marketing and Human Resource Management) and most recently, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Value Chains from Cambridge University.
Carly has previous experience in UK and Australia include a business design consultancy (Business Models Inc), industry association (Business Chamber Queensland), major fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company (Unilever) and State Government (Queensland Health). For 3 years she led a successful government funded sustainability program for Queensland small business (ecoBiz).
Carly joined Nbryo in July 2022 and has assisted with many internal functions (marketing, HR, finance and operations). She project managed the design and build of NbryoHQ and continues to support the CEO and Board administration.
“As a self-proclaimed jack-of-all-trades, I enjoy bringing Nbryo projects full circle with precision and creativity. I strive for operational excellence within systems and processes and enjoy stewarding Nbryo’s brand presence and alignment with our mission, vision and values.”
Sarina is a qualified accountant and member of Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia, with experience in financial reporting, financial analysis, budget and forecasting for SME businesses across different industries in both New Zealand and Australia.
Sarina previously held a Management Accountant position for biotech startup company, WearOptimo.
With experience in the accounting field since 2010, she loves problem solving and maintains a keen learning focus. Sarina joined Nbryo in January 2024 and supports the finance and payroll functions, as well as governance activities.
“In my role I take pride in streamlining financial processes and being part of a company that makes a positive contribution to the industry”
Jason has a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from The University of Qingdao in China and a strong background in industrial automation devices. He is proficient in the R&D, manufacturing and maintenance of devices. He has 25 years of working experience in multinational companies, covering the automotive, electronics and livestock industries.
Throughout his career, he has led the R&D and manufacturing of multiple automated production lines, with the largest project valued at USD 3 million.
Since joining Nbryo in June 2025, Jason has been responsible for supplier development, commercial negotiation and the stable supply of devices for China.
“It is thrilling to work with Nbryo to develop unprecedented devices and change the world”
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