The board of the Australian Seed Federation has appointed Katherine Delbridge as the new chief executive officer of the Federation.

Ms Delbridge joins the Australian Seed Federation from CropLife Australia, where she led the government and industry relations, and corporate affairs portfolios for the past five years.

“I’m delighted to be appointed CEO for the Australian Seed Federation. Seeds are at the foundation of agriculture, that’s why it’s so important to have a strong seed industry,” Ms Delbridge said.

“I’m excited to work hard for an industry devoted to healthy, high-quality seeds.”

Ms Delbridge brings significant experience to the Australian Seed Federation across management, corporate communication and advocacy fields, both within Australia and internationally.