New DPI Director Intensive Industries Development appointed

NSW Department of Primary Industries Director-General, Barry Buffier, today announced the appointment of Delia Dray to the position of Director, Intensive Industries Development.

“I congratulate Ms Dray on her appointment and know she will bring a great amount of knowledge and enthusiasm to her new senior role within the Agriculture and Fisheries Division of the NSW DPI,” Mr Buffier said.

“As Director, Intensive Industries Development, Ms Dray has the dual responsibilities of providing leadership to NSW DPI staff and developing partnerships with the State’s intensive agriculture industries.

“She will work closely with our intensive agricultural industries including horticulture, viticulture, rice, cotton, pork, poultry, apiculture and dairy to ensure these industries have a future that is both profitable and sustainable.

“Ms Dray has both the skills and experience to make a significant contribution to the State’s intensive agriculture.

“She has a particular focus on industry development. One of her strengths is strategic analysis of issues that may impact on development and sustainability and mounting effective campaigns to deal with them.”

Ms Dray started with the department in 1987 as a Trainee Horticulturist based at Griffith.

“Since then she has held several positions including District Horticulturist Orange, Program Leader Horticulture Quality Assurance and most recently Manager, Horticulture Industry Development,” Mr Buffier said.

“While she has been a driving force in leading and managing the NSW DPI’s horticulture unit, Ms Dray is also widely respected outside the department by industry representatives.

“Ms Dray’s 25 years of horticultural production experience will play an important role in her success as Director, Intensive Industries Development.

“This, coupled with her experience in industry development and experience in other agricultural industries, will benefit the future of the State’s intensive agricultural industries.”