WA industry identities appointed to the new apple and pear SIAP and SDMP

To drive innovation and development, Hort Innovation and APAL have established two pivotal advisory panels: the Apple and Pear Research Development and Extension (RD&E) Strategic Investment Advisory Panel (SIAP) and the Strategic Market Development Panel (SMDP). These advisory panels, with their committed elected representatives, play a vital role in propelling Australia’s apple and pear industry forward. Their strategic advice ensures ongoing innovation and sustainability, promising a prosperous future for the sector, both domestically and internationally.

Terry Martella

Kirup Grower

Strategic Industry Advisory Panel (SIAP)

The SIAP advises on R&D investments, guided by the Apple and Pear Strategic Investment Plan. Panelists bring diverse expertise, from production to logistics and communication, ensuring the industry’s prosperity.

Chair:  Richard De Vos Panelists:

Panelists

  • Jenny Van de Meeberg

  • Nic Finger

  • Peter Melville

  • Hannah James

  • Terry Martella

  • Kevin Sanders

Nardia Stacy

Executive Manager Pomewest

Strategic Marketing & Development Panel (SMDP)

The SMDP focuses on demand creation, using marketing and R&D levies. These experts have a strong background in retail, export, and industry know-how, shaping the industry’s growth.

Chair Bruce Rosengarten

Panelists:

  • Nardia Stacy

  • Jeremy Griffith

  • Angela Bracken

  • Elisa King

  • Craig Chester

  • Glenn Carningham

Nardia Stacy