{"id":2,"date":"2017-07-28T13:06:05","date_gmt":"2017-07-28T13:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xdwe3se6.dreamwp.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2022-09-20T11:16:40","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T11:16:40","slug":"about-4","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bcsagribusiness.com.au\/?page_id=2","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><strong>About Us<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">BCS Agribusiness was established in 2002 as a supplier of Project and Executive Management services to a range of agricultural organisations and industries. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Working with a large, diverse group of clients and project partners including<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>government agencies, industry groups and agricultural entities, BCS Agribusiness is an independent consultancy providing services from the paddock to the boardroom across Australia and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5>Vision<\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To work in partnership with leading agribusiness companies and organisations on projects that will enhance the future of people living and working in farming Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5>Purpose<\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To provide quality services in a flexible manner and ensure the delivery of affordable and timely outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5>Areas of Expertise<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Executive Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Negotiation<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Research and Development Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Land and Asset Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Extension and Engagement<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Systems and Process Implementation<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Event Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Research and Evaluation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Staff<\/h5>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Ben Swain &#8211; Principal<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong>Mobile: 0427 100 542<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xdwe3se6.dreamwp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ben-S.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6659\" src=\"https:\/\/xdwe3se6.dreamwp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ben-S-268x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bcsagribusiness.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ben-S-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/bcsagribusiness.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ben-S.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/a>Ben Swain has worked in agribusiness since graduating from Wool and Pastoral Science with Honours from the University of New South Wales. This was followed by six years with the Australian Wool Exchange Ltd, where Ben progressed through various positions, concluding his time as Operations Manager.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In 2002 Ben commenced the operations of BCS Agribusiness. He has been running the business as a full time operation ever since.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Ben also manages his own commercial beef and sheep property near Gunnedah, NSW.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Amongst many formal qualifications and memberships, Ben holds qualifications in risk management and wool classing and is a graduate of the Australian Rural Leadership Program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"s1\">Mandy Swain &#8211; Consultant<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong>Mobile: 0407 100 731<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xdwe3se6.dreamwp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Mandy-website-profile-pic-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6955 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/xdwe3se6.dreamwp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Mandy-website-profile-pic-1-226x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"226\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bcsagribusiness.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Mandy-website-profile-pic-1-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/bcsagribusiness.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Mandy-website-profile-pic-1.jpg 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/><\/a><\/span>Mandy has a long and varied corporate background, working across the recruitment, human resources, political and education industries. Mandy graduated from UNSW with a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and commenced her career in accounting and finance recruitment. She moved to internal human resources with a global investment bank and then a prominent Australian law firm, where she was involved in all aspects of human resources &#8211; particularly policy review and development.<\/p>\n<p>Mandy then enjoyed a period working with one of Australia\u2019s top politicians before deciding to further her studies and become a primary school teacher.<\/p>\n<p>After almost 20 years in education, Mandy has now joined the BCS Agribusiness team alongside husband Ben. 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