Naomi Leahy
Naomi Leahy is an experienced professional in the beef industry, currently serving as General Manager, Operations at Australian Beef and Lamb Company. In this role, she oversees operations across the supply chain, with a strong focus on driving efficiency, product quality and sustainable outcomes.
About
Alongside her corporate role, Naomi also manages her own cattle herd under Leahy Livestock, maintaining a practical connection to the land and production.
Naomi previously held the position of General Manager at Argyle Foods Group, where she led the development of a vertically integrated beef supply chain, with a focus on sustainability and market alignment. Prior to that, she worked with Meat & Livestock Australia, delivering whole-of-supply-chain R&D projects and helping identify higher-value opportunities for producers. Earlier in her career, she gained hands-on experience as a Cattle Manager at a Western Australian feedlot and through work on various research trials.
With a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of both the strategic and operational sides of the industry, Naomi is committed to progressing sustainable, transparent, and commercially viable practices across the red meat sector.
About the Industry Advisory Committee
The Industry Advisory Committee is an important governance group, responsible for providing advice to the CRC about key industry issues. The Committee’s scope and remit includes:
- Provide advice on project proposals
Offer advice on project investment cases with respect to industry needs, commercialisation prospects, pathways to market, and adoption potential in Australian agriculture. - Provide advice on commercialisation strategies
Offer advice on the commercialisation potential of projects, including recommending partnerships and pathways that may enhance the impact and success of the projects. - Provide advice on adoption potential
Offer advice on the likelihood of technology and research outputs being adopted by producers and growers, ensuring that proposed projects are practical and beneficial for the industry. - Provide industry insights
Represent the agricultural sector’s perspectives within the CRC, providing insights into industry requirements and future trends. - Act in the best interest of the CRC
Ensure that all advice is aligned with the overall mission and objectives of the CRC, prioritising the organisation’s goals over individual member interests. - Participate in regular reviews
Engage in periodic reviews of the IAC’s functions and effectiveness, providing feedback and suggestions for improvements to better support the CRC’s mission and objectives.
