AMIC Announces the Appointment of Tim Ryan as CEO
27 February 2025
The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Ryan as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective today.
Tim joined AMIC in 2022 and has played a pivotal role in advocating on behalf of members. With an extensive background in the red meat industry, he has been instrumental in addressing some of the most critical issues facing the meat industry across all sectors, including changes to animal welfare standards, advocating for retail member interests in competition inquiries, and pushing back on scope creep of dietary guidelines.
AMIC Chair, Tom Maguire welcomed Tim’s appointment stating:
“On behalf of the board, we are proud to appoint Tim as CEO of AMIC. He brings a deep understanding of our industry and a clear vision for its future. More importantly, he has the ability to unite the entire post-farmgate meat sector – an industry with $41 billion in turnover and directly employing 64,000 jobs – under the AMIC banner. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to advocate for our members and strengthen the industry’s position both locally and globally.”
Tim’s appointment follows an extensive recruitment process to identify a leader who can steer AMIC through an evolving regulatory landscape, changing consumer expectations, technological advancements, and environmental considerations.
Reflecting on his new role, Tim Ryan said:
“I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at AMIC and build on the organisation’s strong foundations. The Australian meat industry is globally recognised for its quality, integrity and innovation, and I look forward to working closely with all our members, stakeholders and government partners to drive sustainable growth and ensure a thriving future for our industry.”
With AMIC representing meat processors, retailers, smallgoods manufacturers, wholesalers, and exporters, Tim will focus on enhancing collaboration, strengthening advocacy efforts, and delivering critical services that support members’ long-term success.
Tom Maguire added:
“Tim takes on this role at a pivotal time for our industry. With mounting challenges and opportunities ahead, his leadership will ensure AMIC continues to deliver value for members, while securing a strong, sustainable future for Australia’s red meat industry.”
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About: The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC), is the sole Peak Industry body representing the post-farm gate meat industry, including processors, smallgoods manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors through to independent retail butchers and exporters.
Media contact: Jemma Harper, Manager – Communications and Corporate Affairs |0429 040 128 | jharper@amic.org.au
