EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT group

CICL’s management group is responsible for leading the implementation of the co-operative’s strategic plan and management of the day-to-day operations.

Julian Speed
CEO
B. Applied Science (Agriculture)
MBA
GAICD

Julian joined CICL as CEO in October 2023. Julian has extensive leadership and governance experience in forestry and agriculture, including the grain, water technology and irrigation sectors.  Julian’s most recent roles were with the South Australian Forestry Corporation where he held senior management positions, including the last five years as CEO.

Bronwyn Vearing
Company Secretary
B. Bus. (Business Management/Marketing)
G. Dip. Applied Corporate Governance
GGIA

Bronwyn joined CICL in 2008 and was appointed Company Secretary in 2014. Bronwyn is also Company Secretary and a director of National Irrigation Corporation Water Entitlement Register Pty. Ltd. 

Paul Clarke
Chief Financial Officer
B.Comm.
Grad. Dip. Applied Finance (Investment Management)
FCA

Paul joined CICL in 2013 as Chief Financial Officer. Paul is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. He has held senior financial roles in listed and unlisted medium sized businesses in Australia and South Africa.

Vanessa Clark
Chief Operating Officer
B. Eng. (Chem, Hons)

Vanessa joined CICL in March 2025, bringing with her two decades of operational management experience. She is passionate about supporting regional communities, and is dedicated to safety, continuous improvement, and team development.

Jenny McLeod
Policy & Communication Manager
B. Agri. Sci. (Hons),
M. Arts (Organisational Communication)
GAICD

Jenny joined CICL in November 2015. She has extensive experience in water policy and management with a focus on the Murray Darling Basin. Jenny has family irrigated farming interests in the NSW Murray and was elected Chair of National Irrigators’ Council in October 2024.

Noel Currie
Program Manager – Strategic Transformation
B.Comm
CA
CMC

Noel joined CICL in 2024 to deliver the Digital Transformation and other strategic initiatives. Noel is an experienced project delivery professional and has delivered complex organisational transformations throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia / Pacific.