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CHAIR PERSON
Also the Chair of listed drone startup Rocket DNA (ASX:RKT) and boasting 40 years of banking experience, including 14 years in Asia, David brings a wealth of financial acumen to our table. His strategic insights and leadership at the helm of financial ventures make him an invaluable asset.
Beyond boardrooms and balance sheets, David's heart lies in the great outdoors. A passionate advocate for the protection of indigenous bird life, he seeks to translate his love for nature into a commitment to good business.
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DIRECTOR
Stephen Hanmann is a luminary leader at the helm of innovation and organisational transformation. Currently serving as the Chair of Dyson Group, Stephen brings extensive experience in supply chain collaboration, benchmarking, and shaping organisational culture.
Beyond the boardroom, Stephen is a visionary with a unique spiritual perspective on fairness and equity in humanity. His belief in creating a harmonious balance aligns with his leadership philosophy, emphasising fairness across the broader spectrum of human interactions.
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FOUNDER/COO, SIDEKICKER
Jacqui has lived experience of the start-up journey from foundation through to exit, and excels at focussing operational teams on lean and rapid growth.
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FOUNDER/CMO/COO, Ex-MarleySpoon & Dinnerly (MMA:ASX), MIST
A highly experience CMO and COO in the start-up environment having worked in tech, hospitality, supply chain, gaming and e-commerce.
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DIRECTOR, WINE AUSTRALIA, ADVISOR, BEANSTALK VENTURES/AUSTRALIA’S ECONOMIC ACCELERATOR, CEO, INNOVATION GAMECHANGERS
Highly experienced C-suite executive with 20+ years delivering profitable growth globally across $1.5B+ P&L portfolios in FMCG, agribusiness and agriculture sectors. -
EXECUTIVE CHAIR, ROCKET SEEDER, CEO, THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA
Highly regarded business leader in the Australian agrifood sector and is passionate about identifying, and supporting the development of, local solutions to global challenges related to sustainability such as food security.
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CO-FOUNDER, PAX HOSPITALITY
Leon has been a business owner in the Hospitality industry since the age of twenty-two, has served in positions at Proud Mary Coffee Roasters as Global Head of Product and B2B Operations, Ordermentum as a Hospitality Consultant, The Mulberry Group serving as CEO and Common Ground Project as chair.
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SYNDICATE FOUNDER & LEAD, BLOSSOM CAPITAL PARTNERS
An experienced start-up investor, Vadim has a deep interest in supporting the growth of high- impact businesses and supporting their capital journey.
Our Team
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FOUNDER/DIRECTOR, Head of Product & Impact
Sascha Rust, a once upon-a-time restauranteur and chef steering HarvestStack towards a sustainable future. He brings over 15 years of industry expertise, a food system strategist blending commercial and environmental objectives. Beyond crafting dishes for the office, he's a sustainability champion, weaving his passion for the environment and the outdoors into the fabric of HarvestStack.
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FOUNDER & DIRECTOR, Head of Finance
Stephen Eyre blends wellness with business. With two decades of expertise in FMCG business management, finance, and supply chain roles across the UK and Australia, Stephen brings a strategic acumen focused on cultivating a healthier business and planet. His obsession with healthy living translates into a commitment to making every aspect of HarvestStack nourishing, from the inside out.
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FOUNDER & DIRECTOR, Head of Operations
Shaun Stewart, keeps the team moving forward. With nine years in professional services, expert consultancy, and advisory roles, Shaun navigates financial and operational landscapes. Shaun's passion for sailing and diving reflects a deep love for the environment, infusing every investment and operational decision at HarvestStack with a commitment to sustainable choices.
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CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
An outdoorsmen masquerading as a technologist. Shariq has 20+yrs start-up and corporate technology leadership and deep SaaS engineering experience. He is passionate about building scaleable tech fast while uniquely nurturing ultra-high-performing teams — clearing roadblocks, unlocking potential, and putting people's well-being at the centre.
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GROWTH LEAD
David loves all things great food and old school hospitality tied directly to his family heritage which centred these themes in his life. With a substantial hospitality leadership career, David has a genuine understanding and 7 years of lived experience to support the success of food and hospitality businesses through strong partnerships with start-up marketplace platforms.