Ben Barlow

Background

About Ben Barlow

With over 25 years of experience in agribusiness investment management, Ben Barlow has driven investment and change in Agribusiness where he identifies high potential agribusiness and Agbiotech enterprises and makes them profitable and “investor ready”. He is The past Managing Director of New Edge Microbials Pty Ltd and is currently a Non Executive Director of Australian Wool Network, Chairman of RLFAgTech Limited, Australian Advisor and Director of Axioma Biologicals (France), Chairman of Pro Agni Holdings Pty Ltd and Chairman of Bioborne Pty Ltd. Ben holds a Master of Business in Agribusiness from Monash University, a Bachelor of Economics from Latrobe University, and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a fellow of the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation. Ben leverages his expertise in economics, finance, risk management, and business relationship management to help enterprises grow and innovate in the emerging field of nature tech, which combines biotechnology and natural solutions to enhance agricultural productivity, profitability and sustainability. He is passionate about supporting the development of cutting-edge science and research that can position Australia as a global leader in this sector. Ben also shares his love of agriculture and regional affairs with the wider community through his involvement in various industry and leadership programs.