Meet Your National Team

Our national team has over 200 years of combined Australia-wide domestic and international marketing and grain trading experience. Our national coverage enables our Brokers to frequently connect with members through regular on-farm visits through which we gain valuable insight about the complexities of the business to ensure all needs are met – all day, every day.

Management Team

Meet Jeffrey Winspear

Director Call Now

Meet David Hanrahan

General Manager Call Now

Meet David Syme

Regional Manager Call Now

Director

Jeffrey Winspear

Director

Phone: 0417 091 489

The need for a full brokering service to farmers in WA in the lead up to deregulation of the export grain industry was the reason behind Jeff starting Grain Brokers Australia. Jeff founded Grain Brokers Australia (formerly Grainassist Perth) in WA in September 2007, after working for AWB in the eastern Wheatbelt. Originally from a family farm in Gnowangerup, Jeff moved to Victoria to study at Marcus Oldham College in Geelong, before returning home to work in the grain industry in WA.

General Manager

David Hanrahan

General Manager

Phone: 0499 551 169

David has worked in agribusiness in Australia for more than 25 years. His professional experience includes banking, grain trading (international and domestic), marketing, business development and senior management. Past employers include Australian Barley Board (ABB), Grainco (Marketlink), Peter Cremer Australia and Mars Australia. David has a deep understanding of domestic and international grain markets and supply chains as well as a grassroots grasp of the needs and priorities of growers. He has excellent relationships across all sectors of the agribusiness industry. David joined Grain Brokers Australia in March 2017 and is committed to the success of the business in this new phase of development.

Regional Manager

David Syme

Regional Manager

Phone: 0417 018 292

David has over 30 years of agribusiness experience across Southern Australia with sound experience in business development, commodity imports and exports, production forecasting, origination and supply chain investment with strong relationships across the industry.

David’s professional experience extends to 10 years with Louis Dreyfus Australia in WA and SA, the Grain Pool of WA/Agrcorp, branch management with IAMA in Esperance, and farming in the Esperance region.

David has also been a strong contributor to the grains industry over the past 15 years and is an active member of the Grain Trade Australia Transport, Ports and Storage Committee and is also a Grain Trade Australia Arbitrator.

Western Australia Team

Meet Sarah Woolford

Grain Broker Call Now

Meet Peter Brennan

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Meet Tom Slatyer

Grower Services Executive Call Now

Meet Kirsten Ross

Operations Coordinator Call Now

Grain Broker

Sarah Woolford

Grain Broker

Phone: 0455 111 779

Sarah started in the grain industry in 2012, and prior held roles within the finance industry. She has gained a wealth of experience and knowledge over the last 6 years working for CBH in the Marketing and Trading arm, with experience gained in Trading and Accumulations. Her roles have consisted of Trading Compliance Advisor and Product Co-ordinator, working closely with growers to return value. Sarah joined Grain Brokers Australia in October 2017 with the goal of engaging growers and identifying opportunities to return value to their enterprises through innovative and agile products. When Sarah’s not at work she enjoys spending time with her three children and returning to York to enjoy the farm.

Grain Broker

Peter Brennan

Grain Broker, Geraldton & Kwinana, Western Australia

Phone: 0400 702 141

Peter grew up on his family farm in Wongan Hills, developing a love and passion for agriculture in Western Australia. After completing a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a Bachelor of Commerce at UWA, Peter went back to work on the family farm to further develop his skills in the industry. He then spent some time working in Perth and Geraldton gaining experience in the banking sector working for NAB Agribusiness. Peter has been with us at Grain Brokers Australia since November 2017 and is looking forward to dealing with growers across Western Australia.

Grower Services Executive

Tom Slatyer

0447 152 574

Tom has recently joined the Grain Brokers Australia team in Perth, originating from a family sheep property in the Margaret River region, his role on the desk involves executing grain sales, grower position management and outbound calls. After completing tertiary studies in Commerce, Tom spent 4 years in the Wongan Hills region with McIntosh and Sons selling farm machinery. Then furthering his horizons with Hardi Australia to manage and promote retail and wholesale distribution of spray equipment across Western Australia demonstrating a strong grower focus. Outside of work, Tom spends valued time with his young family.

Operations Coordinator

Kirsten Ross

Operations Coordinator

Phone: 1300 946 544

Kirsten joined the team at Grain Brokers Australia in November 2013. Kirsten grew up on the family farm at Jerramungup and moved to Perth to complete her secondary education. She has previously worked as a Sampler at CBH for 3 years during the harvesting period. Kirsten comes to us at Grain Brokers Australia with a broad knowledge of all aspects of grain growing, livestock management and office experience which she has gained during previous employment. When not at work, Kirsten enjoys catching up with friends and family and getting to the beach.

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