Wine Grape Growers Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Weeks as the incoming Executive Director. Andrew will be transitioning into the role over the next month.

Most recently employed as the Business Manager at Riverland Wine, Andrew has previously worked in various technical and vineyard management roles including the Senior Viticulture Officer with CCW Cooperative Limited.  Prior to that he was the Vineyard Manager at Jubilee Park Vineyards in the Riverland region, and he has also worked in other roles in the Riverland, Murray Valley and Langhorne Creek wine regions.  This experience has provided a sound understanding of the challenges facing growers across the nation, and a commitment to the betterment of the Australian wine community as a whole.

Andrew has served as an executive committee member on WGGA since 2012, and has also been a member of the Joint Policy Forum, the tax advisory group, and has previously served on the innovation policy committee.  He has a strong whole of industry focus, and is looking forward to the challenges ahead.  

From Wine Grape Growers Australia Media Release 12 January 2016