Mackay Sugar established a new business unit last week, dedicated to improving the end-to-end services it provides to local growers and ensuring a stronger focus on all commercial aspects across the sugar, molasses and electricity business streams.
The Commercial and Agriculture unit will bring together two key Mackay Sugar grower services – Queensland Commodity Services (QCS) and Cane Productivity – and seeks to provide more contact points for growers for sugar pricing and productivity services.
“We see ourselves as being an adaptable business that seeks out opportunities for improvement,” said CEO, Jannik Olejas
“Improving cane productivity through higher yields and securing acreage with cane is a critical part of our business strategy,” said Mr Olejas.
“As is ensuring we maximise on global market opportunities and creating more profitable partnerships from the growers right through to consumers,” he said.
The new business unit will be led by Brent Casey, formerly General Manager QCS.
Brent has a long and successful history in sugar marketing and pricing structures as well as a thorough understanding of the local sugar cane industry. He also has many years of commercial experience across multiple sectors. Supported by Mackay Sugar’s existing Cane Productivity team, the business is positioning itself to build stronger relationships with growers by focusing on cane and applying a global market perspective, whilst also acting in the best interests of the local community.
“In 2020–2021, the sugar industry’s gross value-add to the Mackay region was $784 million,” said Brent Casey, General Manager Commercial and Agriculture.
“This is a significant contribution to our region, but it is just as important that we build on this to secure cane and sugar production for the future,” he said.
“We need to expand our supply of cane while also ensuring global markets and sugar prices are sustainably and profitably managed,” he explained.
“By maximising grower returns and creating cash flow to achieve optimal productivity, we can shine a positive light on sugar cane farming with the aim of supporting industry growth and encouraging new growers to join our community,” said Mr Casey.
Mackay Sugar CEO Jannik Olejas
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