Barry Irvin AM has experience in the dairy industry and has been chair of Bega Cheese Limited since 2000. He was also chair of Giant Steps Melbourne and Australia, and director of Tatura Milk Industries.
Mr Irvin was awarded the NAB Agribusiness Leader of the Year and the Rabobank Leadership Award.
In 2008, he was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for contributions to children with disability and the Australia dairy industry.