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New CEO for the Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
2/11/07

Philip Armytage has been appointed the new CEO of the Cotton Catchment Communities CRC (Cotton CRC), replacing Guy Roth who recently resigned to take up a key position with the National Program for Sustainable Irrigation.

Cotton CRC board chairman, David Anthony, said Mr Armytage has had extensive experience in the agronomic, technical, commercial, grower services and strategic project management segments of the cotton industry.

A graduate of Charles Sturt University, he began his career as an insect scout and agronomist with Cotton Growers Services where he then served as a Branch Manager Development Manager and then as Marketing Manager.

His most recent appointment was with international agroscience organisation Syngenta Crop Protection, with responsibilities including innovation, strategic management, commercialisation, and crop protection relating to both cotton and sugar production.

“Mr Armytage’s appointment, effective January 1, 2008, will ensure continuing progress in the adoption of the CRC’s strategic plan and the outcomes articulated in that plan, which is subject to annual review not long after his appointment.

“His arrival is also timely in respect to the selection of future research programs and the allocation of funding for these programs in five key areas including: the Farm, Catchment, Communities, Product and Adoption.

“We are very sorry to see Guy leaving as he has been an important driver of Cotton CRC programs in the cotton industry and has been an excellent CEO for both the previous Cotton CRC and the current CRC, which is in year three of its seven-year term.

“We have found a very enthusiastic, experienced and capable new CEO in Mr Armytage who is keen to continue the research and teamwork established by his predecessor,” Mr Anthony added.

The Cotton CRC was established to ensure world’s best practice in production, environmental and catchment management; to secure international competitiveness using research to increase yield and fibre quality; and to generate improved social and economic conditions in cotton communities by integrating economic prosperity with the sustainable use of natural resource for the benefit of the Australian cotton industry, regional communities and the nation.

Further information: David Anthony 02 9295 4800
November 2, 2007