End Food Waste Australia (EFWA) has announced that its CEO, Tristan Butt, has stepped down to pursue other professional opportunities.

During his tenure, Mr Butt led EFWA through a strategic reset and organisational transition, building on the foundations of the CRC and helping position the organisation for its next phase of impact and growth.

The Board thanks Mr Butt for his contribution and wishes him every success in his future endeavours.

Current Director of Policy, Communications & Strategic Engagement, Wendy Hughes, has now been appointed as Acting CEO.

Originally from regional South Australia and now based in Cairns, Ms Hughes has a long-standing interest in food systems and sustainability. Most recently, she served as the CEO of COUCH, a Queensland-based cancer support service, following advocacy leadership roles with Cairns Regional Council, Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils, and Advance Cairns.

As Director Policy, Communications & Strategic Engagement, Ms Hughes has played a central role in shaping EFWA’s strategy and partnerships and is said to be well placed to lead the organisation through this period of change.

The Board will shortly commence a process to appoint a permanent CEO.

EFWA says it remains focused on delivering its mission and strategic priorities, with the Board confident in the strength of the leadership team and the continued momentum of the organisation’s work with its partners.