Harvest Road Group appoints experienced agribusiness executive as new Chief Executive Officer

Harvest Road Group has announced the appointment of Harvey Gaynor as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking an exciting new chapter for the proudly West Australian company.

Mr Gaynor brings more than 35 years’ experience in Australia’s agricultural sector to the role. Most recently, he served as CEO of Paraway Pastoral Company, a wholly owned company of Macquarie Pastoral Fund. Under his leadership, Paraway operated 30 diversified pastoral and farmland stations across the country and was recognised as one of Australia's top performing agribusinesses.

Harvest Road Group is a wholly owned portfolio company of Tattarang, the private investment group of Andrew and Nicola Forrest. Tattarang CEO John Hartman welcomed Mr Gaynor to the group.

“Harvey brings deep experience leading complex agricultural businesses and is well placed to deliver on Harvest Road’s strategy by focusing deeply on our core business and strengthening our position in beef and aquaculture ,” Mr Hartman said.

“With more than 100 years of history in Australian beef, we remain passionate about the agri-food sector and are committed to investing for long-term, sustainable growth.”

Mr Gaynor said one of his early priorities was to connect with WA cattle producers and continue to build long-term mutually beneficial relationships to supply their  high-quality beef to Australian and global markets.

“I see Harvest Road being a genuine partner and supporter of our fellow Australian producers and all the communities in which we live and work,” Mr Gaynor said. 

Currently based in Orange, New South Wales, Mr Gaynor looks forward to relocating to Western Australia for the role in July.

“I’ve already seen that Harvest Road’s culture is built on a foundation of strong values with people at the core, along with an intrinsic care for animals and the environment. I’m excited to work alongside a team and owners so committed to operating with integrity,” he said.

Mr Hartman also thanked Tattarang Head of Portfolio Operations Tim Wood for his stewardship of Harvest Road Group as interim CEO for more than a year, during which time the business delivered significant growth across its operations.

Mr Wood will return to his leadership role at Tattarang when Mr Gaynor commences as CEO.

About Harvest Road

Harvest Road Group is a proudly Western Australian integrated cattle and beef producer with an emerging focus on aquaculture.

Harvest Road Group operates Western Australia’s largest beef processing facility at Harvey, WA’s largest and most sophisticated feedlot, exports beef to more than 35 countries and is the state’s largest oyster producer.

Our diverse operations span the entire state, from the Kimberley in the north, to Albany in the south, partnering with over 1200 suppliers to deliver Western Australia’s quality produce to our customers across Australia and around the world through our lead brands Harvey Beef and Leeuwin Coast.