Cindy Cassidy

Cindy Cassidy serves as the Director of the SNSW Drought Innovation Hub at Charles Sturt University since June 2021 and holds the position of Non-Executive Director & Audit Chair at AgriFutures Australia, an organization focused on supporting agricultural industries through research and innovation, since October 2020. Previously, Cindy has held various leadership roles, including Executive Director at Future Proteins Australia Pty Ltd and CEO at FarmLink Research Limited, where efforts were directed towards sustainable agricultural practices. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Agriculture from the University of Sydney, a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Macquarie University, and participation in the Leadership program at Harvard Business School. Cindy’s extensive experience across multiple agricultural institutions and research initiatives underscores a strong commitment to enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability in Australia.