Elke Cleverdon

Elke is an experienced non-executive director with a diverse background in agriculture, banking, and public health, and a passion for member-centric organisations.

She offers a distinctive grower perspective and a genuine drive to elevate the industry through innovation.

As an alumna and mentor of the National Farmers Federation's 'Diversity in Ag Leadership' program, Elke continues to support emerging leaders in the sector.

Elke has extensive experience in the agricultural industry, both as a producer and a rural financial coach across regional NSW.

She has challenged business models and production systems for growers of a range of horticultural commodities, including stone fruit in the Hilltops, 
apples and pears in the South West Slopes region, and citrus and olives in the Riverina.

Since 1993, Elke has been a joint owner and director of a broad-acre family farm in Harden, NSW, growing crops and Black Angus cattle.

Elke brings a wealth of financial, risk management, and governance expertise to her roles.

Her current other non-executive directorships include Cattle Australia (Peak Industry Body), Murrumbidgee Health (NSW Health), and SWS Bank. 
Elke is recognised for her strong focus on strategy, risk, and sustainable business practices.  She also chairs several audit and risk committees.

Elke is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), a Fellow CPA, and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focusing on finance, business strategy, and leadership.

With 16 years of executive experience in the banking industry, alongside her work as an independent consultant and rural financial coach over the past eight years, 
Elke is dedicated to advancing producers' long-term best interests.