Leadership Update at Ferndale Foods Australia

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The Art Club Hub is a creative business offering art experiences for children, teens, and adults, established to fill a gap in accessible, confidence-building art programs. It celebrates individuality and community connection. Offering weekly art classes, casual experiences, workshops and art functions, the club has become a second home for many locals. Growing rapidly through word-of-mouth and strong local support, The Art Club Hub is making a colourful mark on Ballarat’s creative community.

After nine years as CEO, Leigh Edward has stepped down from the role, transitioning into Group Operations Manager to focus on manufacturing and growth initiatives. Under Leigh’s leadership, Ferndale has evolved into a multi-site, multi-category food manufacturing group while remaining proudly family-owned.
Tony Van Der El has been appointed as the new CEO, bringing strong commercial experience to lead the business into its next phase.
We congratulate Leigh on his incredible contribution and look forward to seeing Ferndale’s continued success under this new leadership.

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