Behind The Collective

The Livestock Collective exists to fill a void of information. We aim to connect our industry to people who aren't involved in agriculture, especially live export. This means our target audience isn't people actively involved in agriculture and rural industries. However, industry support underpins our success and allows us to connect with our target audience. Behind The Collective is our behind the scenes exclusives and support party so we can keep The Livestock Collective as the forward facing brand.

The Livestock Collective remains one of the only organisations who has people not connected to the industry as their primary target audience. As such, The Livestock Collective will continue to provide transparent, educational material. We aim to help build more acceptance and trust every day.

"When there is a void of information it will be filled."

Our partners, sponsors & subscribers underpin our success

“I’m an adamant believer of authenticity when communicating our sector story and there’s no better way to do that than spotlighting those who live and breathe it. The Livestock Collective supported many talented, passionate members of our community by equipping them with the confidence and the tools to do exactly that. The team were professional, clever and articulate in how they delivered the course and went above and beyond not only during the workshop itself but in the planning and follow up. We loved working with Milly to execute the programme and the speakers were world-class and generous in their teaching. I highly recommend this course and will support TLC for many years to come.”

- Margo Andrae, CEO Australian Pork

Meet the Team

Our Directors: Holly Ludeman, John Cunnington and Steven Bolt bring a wealth of industry knowledge from many different areas to The Livestock Collective. From Veterinary expertise to on farm expertise in both the cattle and sheep industry sectors. All members of the board also sit on a number of other boards or committees, as we believe in collaboration with the wider industry.

Managing Director

Holly Ludeman

Holly Ludeman is a Veterinarian and agricultural scientist and has been involved extensively in all parts of the livestock export industry, both in Australia and importing markets. Holly is the founder and Managing Director of The Livestock Collective as well as employed as a Corporate Governance and Compliance Officer for Emanuel Exports.

Holly is focused on developing and implementing systems, training and processes to continually improve livestock welfare, operational compliance and production efficiency in domestic and international markets. Holly has a Bachelor of Agricultural Science(Hons) and Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery.

Director

John Cunnington

John Cunnington is the Business Development Manager of Halleen Australasian Livestock Traders Pty Ltd, a livestock exporter with a primary focus on South East Asia. With a focus on the advancement of industry, John is also the Chair of West Australian Livestock Exporters Association and a Director of the Australian Livestock Exporters Council where he uses his previous experience of working right through the supply chain to bring an overall perspective. Understanding that Australia is a net exporter of agricultural products, John emphasis the role of our trading partners in the Australian agricultural system.

John holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Finance) and a Master of International Business.

Director

Steven Bolt

Steven Bolt is the Stud Principal for Claypans Merino Stud. Steven sits on a number of industry representative groups including the board of the Live Export Advisory Group, was previously President of the WA Stud Merino Breeders Association and is the current president of WoolPoll.

Program Manager

Amelia (Milly) Nolan

Amelia, or 'Milly" as she is better known, is a farmer/shearer's daughter from regional VIC, just a stone’s throw from the SA border. Milly completed her Agricultural Science degree at Murdoch University with a particular focus on sheep, wool and client service skills through the University of New England. She has extensive experience across many agricultural supply chains all over Australia.

Milly is passionate about livestock industries and is based in regional WA. Milly is a well known public speaker and presenter, having spoken at events on both a national and international level. She is also a regular guest on various radio channels and podcasts.