Newington, New CEO

Polly Bennett has been appointed CEO, of the NSW Food Authority and will commence duty on March 5. Ms Bennett has been working at a senior executive level for more than 20 years in both the public and private sectors and has strong business, communication and planning skills.

She has a wealth of experience in both state and local government with broad knowledge of the resources, agricultural and infrastructure sectors. Most recently she worked at Caltex Australia, as Manager Government Relations. She has also held senior positions with Sydney Ports Corporation and the ACT government.