Australian Grape & Wine has welcomed the appointment of two new directors to the board of Wine Australia.
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Julie Collins MP announced the appointment of Mr Darryn Hakof and Mr Stephen Strachan to the board of Wine Australia.
Wine Australia is the Australian Government’s statutory authority responsible for research and innovation, marketing and the regulation of Australia’s wine sector.
Stephen is the brother of Helen Strachan, chair of Australian Grape & Wine.
“Mr Hakof and Mr Strachan bring a wealth of wine industry experience, strong commercial expertise and a genuine passion for Australian wine,” Helen said.
“These appointments will further strengthen the breadth of skills and experience around the board table and provide valuable leadership as the industry works through one of the most significant periods of structural adjustment in generations.
”We look forward to working with Mr Hakof and Mr Strachan, together with the broader Wine Australia board, to support a sustainable and profitable future for Australia’s grape and wine sector.”
Stephen Strachan was chief executive of the Winemakers’ Federation of Australia from December 2003 until June 2012.
He is currently a director at Langley & Co Advisors in Adelaide.
Darryn Hakof was the global business development director for Pernod Ricard Winemakers from January 2020 until September 2025.
He has worked with some of the world’s most recognised premium consumer brands such as Absolut Vodka, Malibu, Kahlua, Jacob’s Creek, Campo Viejo and Brancott Estate.
Australian Grape & Wine also acknowledges the extension of Dr Michele Allan AO’s appointment as chair of Wine Australia while the process to recruit a permanent chair is finalised.
“The appointment of a permanent chair is an important decision for both Wine Australia and the broader industry,” Australian Grape & Wine said.
“We appreciate the Government taking the time to ensure the right appointment is made and look forward to working with the successful candidate once that process is complete.”
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