Nathan Scott appointed LambEx28 Taskforce Chair as LambEx thanks outgoing Chair Jamie Heinrich
LambEx has appointed Victorian livestock consultant Nathan Scott as Chair of the LambEx28 Taskforce, as preparations begin for the next instalment of Australia’s premier sheep industry conference.
Mr Scott succeeds Jamie Heinrich, who chaired the LambEx26 Taskforce through the delivery of the largest LambEx in the event’s history, attracting 1,452 delegates and 103 exhibitors to the Adelaide Convention Centre in July 2026.
A familiar face to the LambEx community, Mr Scott served on the LambEx26 Taskforce, championing practical, producer-focused program content and helping bring to life the now infamous Disco Sheep, which made its debut at the Elders Grandslamb Gala Dinner.
Based in Inverleigh, Victoria, Mr Scott is the founder and Managing Director of Achieve Ag Solutions and a Director of Captivate and Inspire. With more than 15 years’ experience working alongside livestock and mixed farming businesses, he brings extensive industry knowledge and a passion for turning research into practical improvements on farm.
Mr Scott said he was honoured to take on the role and excited by the opportunity to build on the success of LambEx26.
“I am very privileged to step into some very big shoes as Taskforce Chair. With the amazing success of LambEx26, we have a brilliant challenge ahead of us to make LambEx28 even bigger and better.”
“With some excellent staff in place, some well established procedures and systems, and pulling together another great taskforce, we are well placed for an exciting build-up to LambEx28,” Mr Scott said.
His first priority will be assembling the LambEx28 Taskforce, with expressions of interest now open to individuals from across the entire sheep industry supply chain.
“We want everyone who is keen to be involved to complete the expression of interest, and to share it as far and wide as they can,” Mr Scott said.
“This is about bringing together a skills-based, geographically diverse Taskforce that represents the entire supply chain and reflects the breadth of our industry.
“Huge credit goes to Jamie and the team for bringing together a Taskforce that was so much fun, so hardworking and so committed to making the conference a raging success. It is my absolute ambition to replicate that again.”
Mr Heinrich’s leadership of the LambEx26 Taskforce was instrumental in delivering a record-breaking event that brought together producers, researchers, service providers and industry leaders from across Australia and internationally.
LambEx Chair Allison Harker thanked Mr Heinrich for his outstanding contribution and welcomed Mr Scott to the position.
“Jamie gave an enormous amount of his time, energy and industry credibility to the LambEx26 Taskforce, and the success of the event reflects that. On behalf of the Board, I sincerely thank him for everything he put into the role,” Ms Harker said.
Mr Heinrich said the time was right to hand over the reins and was excited to see what the next chapter of LambEx would bring.
“Chairing the LambEx26 Taskforce has been an incredibly rewarding experience, and I’m enormously proud of what we achieved together. But the time is right to hand over the reins and give someone else the opportunity to put their stamp on LambEx.
“Nathan’s passion for LambEx is contagious, and anyone who has worked alongside him knows just how much energy, enthusiasm and fresh thinking he brings to the table. I can’t think of anyone better to take on the role, and I’m really looking forward to seeing what he and the new Taskforce come up with for LambEx28,” Mr Heinrich said.
Ms Harker said Mr Scott’s appointment would provide continuity while bringing fresh ideas and energy to the next event.
“Nathan was a valued member of the LambEx26 Taskforce and brings a practical, producer-focused approach to program design. He understands what makes LambEx special and shares our ambition to continue building an event that delivers real value to the sheep industry.
“We are delighted to welcome Nathan as Chair and look forward to working with him and the new Taskforce as we build towards LambEx28.”
Expressions of interest for the LambEx28 Taskforce close on 20 November 2026, with appointments expected to be finalised before Christmas.
The Taskforce will comprise ten members, including the Chair, and will serve from 1 February 2027 to 30 September 2028.
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