About us.

West Pine was born from a desire to challenge the status quo on food, fibre and energy production methods that cost the planet and impact the health and livelihoods of people and communities.

We believe that through innovation, collaboration and positive impact, we can rise to the challenge of producing more with less, all whilst making this one and precious world of ours a much better place to live for future generations.

West Pine has a firm focus on the triple bottom line. To us, financial, social and environmental outcomes are equally important. We’re committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and align our projects and collaborations with these principles.

Meet the team.

  • MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Robert is a seasoned agribusiness professional with extensive experience across the vegetable, dairy, oilseed, and processing sectors.

    He co-founded West Pine following a career with global agribusinesses, where he led commercial strategy, stakeholder engagement, and environmental initiatives.

    With a strong foundation in agronomy, plant science, and farm operations, Robert also leads consulting projects focused on water, soil, energy, and environmental impact.

    He is passionate about agricultural innovation, particularly the integration of renewable energy and carbon reduction in agri-food systems. Robert serves on the Climate Advisory Panel for the Private Sector Mechanism of the UN FAO.

    He holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Hons) and a Master of Agribusiness, and is a Nuffield Scholar, having completed a feasibility study on sugar beet production in south-eastern Australia.

  • DIRECTOR

    Hannah is a seasoned project manager and agricultural business specialist with extensive experience delivering projects across the agri-food sector.

    With a strong foundation in agricultural policy, farm business management, and commercial strategy, she has led transformative projects that drive sustainable growth, ethical production, and operational excellence.

    Hannah holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and a Master of Agricultural Sciences, and is passionate about the intersection of responsible production, environment, and healthy communities.

  • CARBON ACCOUNTING ADVISOR

    Emily brings a wealth of experience from her work in public practice on Tasmania's northwest coast, where she has primarily focused on business advisory, tax, and accounting. In recent years, her career has shifted towards carbon accounting, where she helps businesses accurately quantify their carbon emissions in alignment with the GHG Protocol.

    Driven by a passion for sustainability, Emily thrives on partnering with businesses to not only understand their emissions but also to uncover strategic opportunities for reducing their environmental impact.

  • PROJECT OFFICER - SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

    Robbie recently completed a Master's in Agricultural Science, specialising in Food Production Sustainability, building on his undergraduate degree in Agricultural Economics.

    Robbie is interested in sustainable food systems, emerging farm technologies, and climate-smart adaptations to reduce agricultural emissions.