David Wood

David brings experience as a C-level executive, who can direct and manage a business through the growth and downturn cycles to optimise shareholder value. He has had full leadership and management responsibility for developing and translating corporate strategy and vision into executable business plans. With over 12 years of experience in the wine industry before moving […]

Ben Cameron

Cameron’s of Tasmania (since 2011), Ben holds directorships with the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council and Seafood Maritime Training. Ben has been an active member of industry and government reference groups, including the POMS working committee that provided guidance for the government response/industry assistance package relating to the 2016 POMS outbreak in Tasmania.

Ben Cameron

Ben is a third generation Cameron with oyster farming in his genes. In addition to his role as General Manager of Cameron’s of Tasmania (since 2011), Ben holds directorships with the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council and Seafood Maritime Training. Ben has been an active member of industry and government reference groups, including the POMS working […]

Tim Rudge

There is always something new to learn about abalone farming and this is a fantastic motivation and drives Tim to continually improve. Tim loves surfing and diving, and Narrawong with its surrounding coastline offer great diversity for both pursuits. There are perfect beginner spots where Tim can take his kids to snorkel and surf in safe […]

Tom Hyde

Yumbah Oysters General Manager Tom Hyde

Tom is always satisfied after delivering a good harvest of top quality abalone. Tom loves working in a field he is passionate about and living where he grew up. This allows him to maintain strong connections to the local aquaculture community. Tom enjoys surfing and fishing around the coast of Port Lincoln and Coffin Bay.

Gary Higgins

Yumbah Chairman and Director Gary Higgins

Gary is a senior finance professional with more than 30 years of experience both as a former partner in Ernst & Young for 18 years and director and owner of Elary Corporate Services Pty Ltd.  Gary has served as a director since 2008 becoming Chairman in 2016.  Gary reads spreadsheets instead of novels and is […]

Jonathan Lillie

Yumbah Director Jonathan Lillie

Born and bred into the wool trade it was inevitable that Jonathan became an executive director of the family wool broking firm, Fox and Lillie.  Following an unwavering belief in the future of aquaculture he invested in the Narrawong farm in 1999 and was key to the formation of Yumbah in 2008 serving as director […]

Anthony Hall

Yumbah Director Anthony Hall

A love of scuba diving and the charm of the coastal town Mallacoota brought the Hall and Rudge families together. Diving for abalone as a teenager on the reef off Gabo Island made a clear impression as Anthony became a foundation investor in 1999 in Tim Rudge’s grand plan to build a farm at Narrawong. […]

Matthew Muggleton

After completing a Bachelor of Technology in Aquaculture in 2000, Matthew commenced his career as an Aquaculture Technical Support Officer for the Yorke Regional Development Board and Executive Officer of the South Australian Oyster Research Council (SAORC). In 2003, Matthew became a partner in Corvel Marketing and Management, providing Executive Officer and Market Development services […]