Management Team
Ishtar Snoek, PhD
Operations Manager
Over 20 years experience in the biological sciences and more than 10 of those in pharmaceutical and food industries. Broad experience in processes, continuous improvement, documentation and GMP. Extensive management experience in projects and production. People manager well respected and liked by both direct and indirect reports, collaborators and stakeholders.
Greg Lea, BScAgr
Production Planning & Special Projects
Greg is highly experienced with veterinary GMP manufacturing experience since 2001 and extensive experience in animal health industries – poultry, vaccines and fisheries.
Chris Morrow, PhD, BVSc
Senior Technical Advisor
Chris is a qualified veterinarian and is the inventor of MS-H Mycoplasma synoviae vaccine strain MS-H. He has extensive experience with avian pathology and exotic disease research. In 2014, he was appointed Associate Professor with the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Melbourne.
Robin Achari DTA (Hons), BVSc (Qld, Hons), PhD (Epidem), MANZCVS (Poultry Health)
Global Technical Manager
Robin is a qualified poultry veterinarian with over 15 years of extensive field experience in various countries globally. He has held senior operational management positions in the integrated meat-chicken sectors of Fiji and Australia. Previously, he held the position of Chief Veterinary Officer of Fiji before focusing on poultry health, biosecurity, and welfare. His doctoral research focused on the molecular epidemiology of Fowl Adenoviruses. Robin possesses strong skills in facilitating positive change and implementing sound vaccination programs in the field. Robin is the current President of the Commercial Poultry Veterinarians Association, a special interest group in the Australian Veterinary Association.
Philip Todhunter
Global Sales Manager
Philip has over 30 years of extensive experience in the poultry industry. Before emigrating to Australia in 2016, his company in the UK supplied fertile eggs for human vaccine manufacture. He has an in-depth and practical knowledge of the commercial and operational requirements of both the poultry and vaccine industries.
Sarah Lam
Government Affairs Manager
Sarah is a pharmacist and a regulatory professional with over 30 years in the registration of human medicines and medical devices. She is experienced in working with government and the various stakeholders within the global pharmaceutical industry.
Hilda Joubert, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Hilda is an experienced Microbiologist/Biotechnologist. She completed a PhD in Veterinary Tropical Diseases with Fowl Adenovirus as topic. She is experienced in veterinary vaccine research and development (viral and bacterial), diagnostic assay development and validation, molecular biology and phylogenetics as applied in the veterinary vaccine industry.
Greg Underwood, BVSc (Hons), MANZCVSc (Avian Health), PhD, GAICD
Head of Clinical Research
Greg is a registered specialist avian veterinarian with more than 20yrs management experience in the Australian poultry and veterinary vaccine industries.
Dan Andrews, BSc (Hons), PhD (Distinction)
Head of Science & Innovation
Dan completed his PhD in viral immunology in 2004 and has undertaken post-doctoral training at the University of Western Australia and the University of Melbourne, prior to running an independent laboratory at Monash University. He has extensive experience with immunology and vaccination.
Julie Brogestam, BSc (Hons)
QA and GMP Compliance Manager
Julie has extensive international experience with a range of biotechnology companies producing human pharmaceuticals. Julie is responsible for QA, QC testing, GMP training, GMP compliance and validation. She has experience in fermentation, R&D, scale up & process development, production, validation, contract manufacturing and operations/project management.
Gamini Jayawardane, PhD, BVSc
Quality Control Manager
Gamini has completed his PhD in Newcastle Disease and has many years experience in viral research laboratories and manufacturing facilities around the world, including Malaysia, Japan and England.
Matthew Heslop, BSc (Hons)
Production Manager
Matthew has many years commercial fermentation experience in the UK and has been with Bioproperties since 2005 where he has progressed with increasing responsibilities to head our bacterial production department.
Alex Chidgey, BMarSc, PGCert EVS
Eimeria Production Manager
Alex has years of development within the Eimeria department, leading a dedicated team responsible for protozoal vaccine manufacturing.
Hotaviya Adhikarla
Engineering Manager
Hotaviya is an experienced Mechanical Engineer with years of experience working across different industries worldwide. His expertise includes Engineering Management, CAPEX and Major R&M Projects, Reliability and Maintenance. Hotaviya has been known for leading diverse teams to develop creative and effective solutions that meet strict GMP standards and Australian regulations. He has a strong ability for innovation and continuous improvement, positioning the organisation at the forefront of engineering excellence.