Appointed by AWI: MR B. P. VAN ROOYEN
- Appointed as Director by Australian Wool Innovation Ltd on 15th April, 2003.
- Previously the nominee Director for the Wool Textile Manufacturers of Australia Group of Australian Wool Processors Council Inc (8th November, 1996 - 20th February, 2003)
- Member of Remuneration & Appointments Committee.
- Chairman of Australian Wool Innovation Ltd (April 2008).
- Chairman of Visionglow Global Ltd
- Chairman of Australian Country Spinners Pty Ltd.
- Director of New Zealand Wool Testing Authority Ltd.
- Director of Clairmont Superannuation Pty Ltd, Howard Australia Pty Ltd, Power Farming (Wholesale) Ltd and PFG Australia Pty Ltd.
First established as a subsidiary of Australian Wool Services in 2001, Australian Wool Innovation Limited (AWI) became a fully independent public company limited by shares and owned by Australian woolgrowers in 2002.
Its mission is to drive research, development and innovation that will increase the long-term profitability of Australian woolgrowers.
AWI initiates, commissions and delivers research and development (R&D) to Australian woolgrowers. The company works through alliances and contracts and, where possible, commercialises R&D outcomes. Its primary aim is the adoption of technology - on farm and along the global wool pipeline.
AWI also provides trade development and market intelligence services on behalf of Australian woolgrowers. Its role is to provide government with economic and social data to support Australian representations to other nations