Rowan McMonnies

Rowan McMonnies has been Managing Director of Australian Eggs since 2016 –a time which he has led the industry-owned research and development corporation through a period of renewal as the egg industry adjusts to rapidly changing consumer preferences and industry developments. Rowan has been closely involved in agriculture sector initiatives on innovation, animal welfare, community trust and environmental sustainability. He was also Chair of the Rice Marketing Board for the State of New South Wales until the industry was deregulated through legislative reform earlier this year. Rowan has a commercial, legal and compliance background. Prior to joining Australian Eggs, Rowan was a partner at global law firm, Baker & McKenzie, and held senior positions at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.