About us

Stephen has overall responsibility for FIA strategy, resources, governance, and external relationships. Stephen has a wealth of experience within the agricultural sector having previously been a farm manager and more recently within the certification industry holding a variety of positions from farm assessor, Operations manager through to Global Technical Director.

Fiona has overall responsibility for the operational delivery and data quality in relation to the delivery of FIA services. Fiona comes from a farming background and has successfully run her own business prior to her extensive operational experience within the certification industry, holding key roles including certifier for livestock schemes and Operations manager with a focus on detail and quality.

Jane has oversight of FIA’s accreditation as a member of the FIA Integrity Committee. She is responsible for managing the accreditation and quality processes in relation to assessment and certification activity for FIA. Having come from a farming background, Jane has extensive experience in managing and operating a wide variety of certified schemes within an accredited environment, holding key roles including Operations and Planning Manager and Operations Director.

David is FIA’s Livestock Technical Manager, taking the lead role in managing the Team Leaders and assessor team providing training, support, and assistance to the FIA livestock assessor team and technical guidance to external clients. David has extensive experience as a successful organic farmer prior to taking up a career as farm assessor providing assessment services for multiple schemes including dairy, cattle & sheep, and crops.

Tracy is responsible for all assessment resource and planning in relation to FIA assessments drawing from previous assessment planning and logistics experience to ensure our assessment activity is conducted efficiently and sustainably.