In this episode of Let's Talk Business I'm joined by James Kellaway, CEO of Ozgroup Co-op, one of Australia's leading farmer cooperatives producing top-quality blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. The success of OzGroup comes by no surprise, with the cooperative placing a strong focus on providing its berry growing farmers with valuable technical and agronomic guidance and advice.
James has had over three decades of experience in the food and farm produce sectors. From starting off in the red meat industry to the poultry and horticulture sectors, now taking the reins of this Australian berry farming processing and distribution giant.
Learn about the strategies James has harnessed to become an exceptional leader including continuous learning, productivity, and business values, along with the transformative Kaizen principle which James lives by. Discover the nuances of facilitation, negotiation, leadership challenges, and the significance of culture and trust in Ozgroup's success. We also chat about the complexities of risk, strategy, board dynamics, holistic farming, and essential business metrics.
Tune in to this candid conversation about James Kellaway's unexpected journey, offering inspiration, leadership wisdom, and practical business insights for entrepreneurs, those on a career journey striving for advancement and food and horticulture enthusiasts alike.