Our People
Ken Cunliffe
BSc (Agric), MSc (Botany)
Managing Director
Ken has a passion for biology and more than 30 years of experience in the seed industry. This is reinforced with a degree in agriculture and an MSc. Ken has many years of field research, agronomy, and seed and grain testing experience. The AgEtal laboratory is founded on this broad spectrum of high level agricultural expertise.
Luanne Cunliffe
BSc (Agric), BComm, CPA
Director (Finance and Administration)
Luanne is a management accountant who has achieved a CPA and gained over 20 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping and computer training. Luanne has extensive experience using her skills to support the agricultural sector including working directly with farmers to develop their systems.
Adele Jones
BAppSci,MLett
Microbiologist/Pathologist
Adele brings over twenty years' experience in microbial biotechnology to the team and leads AgEtal's molecular assay development.
Chandima Karunatilake
BScQS, Cert IV Laboratory Techniques
Seed Analyst
Chandima brings a wealth of international experience to our laboratory and plies her knowledge as a Seed Analyst.
Rachel
BSc (Micro)
Pathology Analyst
Rachel is skilled in micro and molecular biology for pathology diagnostics and brings an aptitude for critical thinking and problem solving to the laboratory setting.
Lana Nash
Quality Officer/Seed Analyst
Lana operates in a diverse role that includes technical support for microbiology, as a seed analyst in our Seed and Grain Laboratory and most importantly as AgEtal's Quality Officer.
William Knight
BSc (Plant and Ag Science, Environment and Sustainability)
Seed Analyst
William is passionate about sustainability and reducing his impact on the environment.
Diana Sanchez
BSc (Biology)
Seed Analyst/Field Technician
Avril Herdon
Finance Officer
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Seed Analyst/Agronomist
There are currently no positions available. However, we are always looking for exceptional people. Visit our careers page for more information on working at AgEtal.
