Our people

The Wine Grape Council of South Australia is here to help South Australian grape growers lead the way. Governance of the council is maintained by a council of eight grape grower members who represent the different grape growing regions of South Australia. 

The day to day running of the council is maintained by a full time Business Manager and staff contractors on an as needs basis. 

Council Members 

Heather Webster
Chair
​Region Five 
​Langhorne Creek​

Vacant
Region Four
Coonawarra

​Region Six
Bordertown, Mt Benson,
Mt Gambier, Padthaway, Robe, Wrattonbully & Limestone Coast 

Hamish Laurie
​​Region One
Adelaide Hills, Adelaide Plains, The Peninsulas and Mount Lofty Ranges 

Andrew Press
​Region Seven
Currency Creek, Kangaroo Island, McLaren Vale, Southern Fleurieu and Fleurieu Other

Adrian Hoffman
​Region Two
Barossa Valley, Eden Valley and Barossa Other

Sheridan Alm
​Region Eight
Riverland and Lower Murray 

David Travers
​Region Three
Clare Valley & Flinders Ranges
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Brett Proud
Independent Councillor
Riverland

Staff

Lisa Bennier
Business Manager

Lisa was employed as the Business Manager of the Wine Grape Council of South Australia in June 2017.
Lisa brings experience across a range of industries including Hospitality, Finance, Retail, Mining and over 10 years in the Grape and Wine sector.
 
Lisa’s career has been predominantly based throughout rural South Australia which is where her interest remains. 
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With a strong focus and passion for regional South Australia Lisa is committed to assisting Grape growers by advocating on their behalf, navigating through change and providing tools and information to prosper and add strength to our leading South Australian Grape and Wine regions.
 
Lisa resides in Langhorne Creek and holds a Graduate Certificate in Business from University of South Australia, she is also a Justice of the Peace.
 
0419 039 508
lisa@wgcsa.com.au

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