Our Team
Management Team
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Paul Bainbridge
About PaulPaul Bainbridge
Paul is the Accountant for National Food Institute. Paul has several decades of accounting experience within various industries from Family Businesses to Multi National organisations, working within all facets of the accounting process, including in excess of 5 years experience within the education sector.
Paul has a Bachelor of Business in Accounting, is CPA qualified and would like to use his experience and knowledge to maintain and develop quality financial information and compliance for Management within National Food Institute.
Contact Details: paul.bainbridge@nationalfoodinstitute.com.au
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Ross Freeman
About RossRoss Freeman
Ross Freeman has been involved in the dairy / food industry for over 35 years.
Ross started as a production supervisor at Pete-Con, manufacturing manager at Sandhurst Dairies, general manager of Burra Foods, then co owner of Riverina Cheese RCG.
For over 15 years Ross was a major Shareholder and CEO of The Riverina Cheese Group P/L (RCG). Ross began the RCG in Sept 1994 employing 5 staff and growing the business to be one of the largest continental specialty cheese factories in Australia.
Ross’s philosophy of continuous improvement and extensive experiences in business have been utilised at the National Food Institute, allowing him to influence 35 of his staff to complete Certificates 2 and 3 in food processing.
Ross more recently worked as a consultant and trainer to the Food Industry until recently Ross took over the role of CEO and Director of National Food Institute and NFI Consulting P/L.
Contact Details: rossf@nationalfoodinstitute.com.au
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David Haberfield
About DavidDavid Haberfield
David Haberfield has over 30 years of experience in the food industry working in all areas of production, quality control, logistics, plant design and layout and continuous improvement projects.
As a qualified food safety and business auditor, David also has experience in complete plant due diligence audits. David also international court experience as an expert witness. He has been involved in the design and operation of factories, the implementation and commissioning of production systems and has extensive experience in problem solving and implementing improvements. David has also worked on a number of cleaner production and sustainability projects. He has completed over 30 HACCP projects from development through to implementation and training in Australia, Asia and the Pacific Islands.
David has more than 20 years of experience in developing and delivering training programs, initially in-house and subsequently to HACCP clients, Melbourne University students and currently National Food Institute clients. He has a passion for continuous improvement, visual systems and sailing.
Contact Details: david.haberfield@nationalfoodinstitute.com.au
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Ian Haberfield
About IanIan Haberfield
Highly motivated food consultant, who is committed to provide immediate value to clients to meet their objectives, with over 30 years experience including 12 years in Asia, with full regional responsibility for a multinational European Dairy and Beverage Manufacturer. Having operated successfully at Director level while being heavily involved with day to day operations of business units including, Manufacturing, Finance, Accounting Engineering, Logistics, HR, Sales & Marketing, Cross-culturally sensitive, with thorough experience in the management of international joint ventures, particularly in Asia. Proven skills in Plant Design, Construction, Rationalisation and Upgrading. Solid track record of adding corporate value through Product Development and New Business Start-ups. Experienced in Strategic Planning, Project Management and Management Reporting Systems. Strong leader with track record in developing teams & individuals at all levels of the business through tailored programs leveraging off individuals strengths to build learning organisations.
Specialties: Aseptic System, Dairy, Beverage, Continuous improvement, Change Management, Capital development and Systems Development (people & process).
Ian is currently a consultant to National Food Institute and consults to other Food Industry and manufacturing business’s.
Contact Details: ian.haberfield@nationalfoodinstitute.com.au
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David Pinnock
About DavidDavid Pinnock
David Pinnock has been involved in complex manufacturing environments for the past 18 years, working his way up from the shop floor to plant manager. He has experience in the automotive, chemical, fiberglass, paint and food industries, dealing with companies such as GM, Holden, Hella, Regency, Stegbar, Jeldwen, Heinz, Aristocrat and a range of overseas clients. This extensive experience has given him the ability to promote cultural change in many different manufacturing environments.
For the past 8 years, David has been a valuable member of the National Food Institute, programs in the Goulburn Valley and Northern Victoria. His belief in obtaining the best from every employee has helped to deliver amazing results, both for the individual and for the company.
David is a proud father of two amazing girls, an avid sports follower and true believer in the value a coach and mentor can make.
Contact Details: david.pinnock@nationalfoodinstitute.com.au
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Janine Peeters
About JanineJanine Peeters
Janine is the Quality and compliance Manager for National Food Institute. Janine has over 10 years experience working in the VET sector working as a Trainer & Assessor, Administration & Reporting Manager before moving into Quality and Compliance.
Having worked in the Retail Sector for 25 years – Janine has highly developed interpersonal skills. Working for an internationally franchised organisation – process and procedures are part of her way of thinking and work ethic.
A mum of 2 teenagers, Janine is kept busy with sports, travel, gardening as well as maintaining Compliance and Auditing For National Food Institute.
Contact Details: janine.peeters@nationalfoodinstitute.com.au
Our Team
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Sue Haberfield
About SueSue Haberfield
Sue is a dedicated, results-oriented Project Manager, with over 25 years’ experience in various industries.
As the Information Management support for National Food Institute, Sue brings a strong ability to identify deficiencies in systems and processes, identify improvements required, document and implement change to the business and mentor staff to achieve optimum results.
Sue has a passion for continuous improvement using innovation and a collaborative approach.
Sue is also an active volunteer member of the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) where she is a qualified Trainer and Assessor.
Contact Details: sue.haberfield@nationalfoodinstitute.com.au
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David Dunbar
About DavidDavid Dunbar
David Dunbar has over 38 years of practical industry experience within various food processing roles.
Including Meat Processing, Quality Assurance, Meat Inspection, Food Safety, Warehouse Operations and Knife Sharpening and Handling.
After working in fast paced and difficult industries David has experienced the value of advanced training and the significant impacts that it can have on a person’s quality of life, quality of product and value in production through efficiency, attitude, and professionalism.
David has held several senior management roles and is well versed in the duties and responsibilities involved when conducting a business undertaking including worker safety, continuous improvement strategies, quality management, product development and sales, customer service, disputes resolution, communication, and staff training
David is a now a passionate trainer / assessor working at the National Food Institute and is prepared to go the extra mile to ensure students feel welcomed, respected, engaged, and receive quality training that is relevant, beneficial, and practical to their work environment.
David understands the challenges of students from diverse backgrounds and challenging work environments and relates and communicates well with individuals from all backgrounds.
Contact Details: david.dunbar@nationalfoodinstitute.com.au
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Murray Wilkinson
About MurrayMurray Wilkinson
Murray Wilkinson has over 40 years of diverse experience at executive, senior leadership and senior manager roles in horticultural processing, grain, milling, stock feed, dairy processing, steel fabrication and cotton ginning industries. The key to his achievements has been Murray’s ability to build relationships with staff and customers at all levels of organisations, recognise and develop products and processes to meet customer and product needs in a broad range of food processing and post farm gate agricultural related industries.
Murray’s strengths lie in having transferrable skills in leading people, safety, quality, production, operations, financial management, industrial relations, supply chain, logistics, continuous improvement and change management. Murray has proven success in developing and supporting staff; encouraging them to take their own career steps.
Along with Training and Assessing Murray’s formal qualifications include Food Control, Cheesemaking, Flour Milling and he holds a Masters Degree in Business - General Management. Murray resume includes senior roles at iconic Australian companies Goodman Fielder, GrainCorp and Batlow Apples.
Murray now brings this vast experience to the National Food Institute training and assessing students specializing in Food & Beverage, Transport & Logistics and Leadership & Management fields.
Contact Details: murray.wilkinsong@nationalfoodinstitute.com.au
