Mitch Hooke AM - national and international industry leader across the agricultural, food and grocery, and mining industries

The ability to apply a specific skillset across vastly different industries is a rare and valuable talent. Our next guest, Mitch Hooke AM, has done this exceptionally well. From pioneering reduced tillage farming systems on the Darling Downs to shaping market-oriented grain policies at the Grains Council of Australia, and later driving sustainable development as CEO of the Minerals Council of Australia, Mitch’s career demonstrates how expertise and adaptability can lead to profound impact across sectors.

Starting on a sheep property in Victoria and moving into public policy, Mitch has consistently bridged the gap between industry and advocacy. His work has influenced national and international debates, from deregulation in agriculture to sustainable practices in mining. More recently, he’s taken on a new challenge as part of the federal government’s Entrepreneurs’ Programme advisory committee, bringing his wealth of experience to support SMEs in commercializing innovative products.

Hello and welcome back to The Business Of, I’m Will, and I’m Charlie. On today’s episode, we explore Mitch’s remarkable journey across agriculture, food, and mining, delving into his leadership style and the lessons he’s carried between industries.

We’ll also discuss his views on sustainability, his vision for the future of Australian industries, and the advice he has for young professionals entering public policy and advocacy.

We hope you enjoy this On-Air at IMARC episode!