On an evening of transformation, innovation and new beginnings, Queensland Cane Agriculture & Renewables (QCAR) launched their new brand at the Queens Hotel last Thursday, October 19.
QCAR CEO Paniko Spyrou welcomed members of the sugar cane and agriculture industries before leading a panel discussion with AgForce Cane Limited President Russell Hall, QCAR Chair Charles Quagliata and Australian Cane Farmers Association (ACFA) Chair Don Murday on the future of the business and the industry.
“The decision to rebrand from Burdekin Cane Agriculture Organisation to Queensland Cane Agriculture & Renewables signifies our broader strategic vision and expanded focus that aligns with evolving industry dynamics and a need for sustainable development,” Mr Spyrou said.
“Shifting from a regional identity to a statewide one reflects a desire to encompass Queensland’s coastal cane and agricultural landscape.
“This widens the organisation’s reach and allows us to address issues and opportunities at a much larger scale.
“QCAR’s emphasis on renewables aligns with a global shift towards sustainable energy sources, enabling growers and communities to be part of a greener and more resilient future.”
Mr Spyrou also announced the addition of a new role, introducing Michael Kern as QCAR's incoming Chief Strategy Officer.
“There clearly are amazing opportunities for the industry lying ahead,” Mr Kern said.
“I think it (QCAR) has the real potential to provide a platform to go forward and really change the industry … and I’m grateful that the board has the confidence to ask me to help in that regard.”
AgForce Cane Limited President Russell Hall, QCAR CEO Paniko Spyrou, QCAR Chair Charles Quagliata, QCAR CSO Michael Kern and ACFA Chair Don Murday
Laraine Sgroi, Bernadette Rehbein and Melissa Boulter
Michael Roncato, Chris Punzell, Meg Wilson and Barb Colls
John Grasso, Kayleen Walsh and Peter Papadimitriou
Loretta Hall and Cathy Patroni
John Quagliata and Pardeep Kumar
Michael Kern, Casie Scott and Renee Gardner
Mark Vass, Laurence Dal Santo and Russell Campbell
Photo credit: Sam Gillespie
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