The Australian Horticultural Exporters Association (AHEA) expects its recently appointed CEO Dominic Jenkin will make a significant contribution to the organization and the country's produce trade.

Dominic Jenkin

Having started in the role on July 1, Jenkin brings diverse experience to the group, ranging from farming and extension through to exports and consulting.

The new executive holds a Masters of Agricultural Science, Bachelor of Engineering and has a family background in citrus production and export.

"Dominic has a wealth of experience in the export sector working in the family export operations, as well as private enterprises and peak industry bodies," said AHEA chairman David Minnis.

"I look forward to working with Dominic advancing the interests of traders in the third largest agricultural industry in Australia.

"The Association which is self funded from its members has just celebrated 30 years of operations and represents a body so often overlooked by Government and industry bodies but yet is so important if Australia's exports in horticulture are to grow."

Jenkin said he took on the role seeking to foster "greater collaboration across the value chain to support and strengthen Australia's competitive advantage in trade of horticultural produce".

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