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Stewart Baird

President

Currently General Manager at MOI International (Australia) with responsibility for all Australia and New Zealand operations. I joined the Bakery & Foodservice industry at Unilever Australia in 1998 and have held positions at Peerless Foods also. I studied at Deakin University, Macquarie Graduate School of Management and Southern Cross University.

As President my role is to provide overall governance and assist the Board to continue to develop and implement our strategic direction whilst ensuring we meet our obligations to all stakeholders.

My vision for the next two years is to ensure we develop our offering to members in such a way as we are providing a compelling reason to join the society. My goal is to double our membership during my two year tenure.

Food and drink, AFL, NBL and my greyhound Tiger.

Imran Ibrahim

Vice President / Secretary

Imran is the Bakery Account Manager at Intralox, bringing over 20 years of expertise in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, he specialises in delivering innovative solutions to commercial bakeries, focusing on enhancing automation, reliability, and food safety.

My role as the Vice President in the Australian Society of Baking involves supporting the President in leading the organisation, helping to develop and implement strategic initiatives, and representing the society at various events and meetings. I also chair the Conference & Events Committee, ensure effective communication within the organisation, and step in for the President when necessary.

My role as the Secretary in the Australian Society of Baking typically involves several key responsibilities i.e., exercise due diligence and ensure proper adherence to legal requirements which requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, knowledge of corporate governance practices, and understanding of relevant legislation.

My vision is to strengthen and expand our membership base by actively organising and promoting the Australian Society’s engagement initiatives, including Brunch Networking and Annual Conferences. I am committed to sharing best practices from subject matter experts on bakery topics such as ingredients, processes, manufacturing, and food safety. Intralox is honoured to be a Gold Sponsor for the Australian Bakery Scholarships, formerly known as the Australian Baking Industry National Scholarship Award (ABINSA) since 2019.

As a family we enjoy travelling to new places to absorb the culture and cuisines of the world. I enjoy running and participating in most activities including soccer, swimming, tennis, and most recently pickleball 😊

Mark Dennien

ASB Director and ASB conference organising committee member

Completed trades in Bread Baking, Pastrycooking, Flour Milling. Currently Technical Applications Manager for Lallemand Baking Solutions. Past Chair of ASB, Current President National Baking Industry Association. Worked in Baking industry for 35+ years.

Director of the ASB , and part of the organising committee for ASB Conferences. The ASB conference is one of the highlights of the baking industry in Australia and having quality speakers from within Australia and international is a key factor in great conference.

To grow our industry and share knowledge, help it to be a career of choice for young people. To ensure the industry as a whole is strong with a good knowledge base, and be a community of people that can engage with each other and various baking topics.

Motorcycles, Sour Dough, Outdoors.

Lindsay Webber

Board Member / ​Treasurer / ​Member of Scholarship Committee

Qualified baker now semi-retired.
​One third owner of the 2 largest independent wholesale bakeries in Southeast Queensland – Homestyle (30 years’ service) and Gold Coast Bakeries.
​51 years in the baking industry.
​Winner of LA Judge Award in 1978.
​Past Chairman of ASB.
​Inducted into ASB Hall of Fame (2017).
​Founding Father of ASB.
​Member of American Society of Baking since 1982.

Treasurer Functions (eg payment of invoices; ensuring financial compliance – BAS returns, etc; liaison with external accountants – P & L reports; annual audits)
​Assist with setting scholarship papers.
​National Judge for scholarship papers.

ASB is dedicated to promoting the advancement of baking science and technology and to the exchange of information and interaction of baking industrial professionals.

Passionate about training and encouraging young people to excel in their chosen field.
​Chairman of Golden West Apprenticeships (employs apprentices and trainees across one third of regional and remote Queensland).
​Enjoy gardening
​Follow car racing (especially V8 Supercars and Formula 1)
​Revel in observing my 2 young grandsons grow and develop.

Leo Mato

Board Member + Communications / Membership Sub-Committee member

I have been involved in the baking industry for over 40 years. Having finished my apprenticeship at East Sydney TAFE in 1988, I have worked in family and my own businesses. I have spent 20 years in technical and sales roles within the Flour milling industry through Allied Mills, Manildra Flour Mills and last three years as National Business development Manager with Peerless Foods / EOI.

It’s an honour to be on the board of the ASB and
be involved within a Sub-Committee position. The role allows the opportunity to support the President and other Board members develop and implement strategies to advance the future direction of the Association to the benefit Members and the Baking industry.

My vision for the Association would be to grow the membership, critically through the next generation of Bakers, Pastry cooks and young industry leaders.

The Association should be a place to provide mentorship and support to is members through the variety of skill and experience it possesses through its membership base.

My current role at EOI does come with the privilege of being one of the event partners alongside the Australian Society of Bakers to the Australian Baking Scholarship completions featuring the Arthur E Denison Trophy & the Sydney J Packham Baking Industry Medal.

From a personal level something I am keen to continue supporting strongly as it continues to support & develop current and future leaders in our industry.

Family and hanging out with Grandchildren, Sport, Fishing, Old Aussie V8s particularly old Holden’s- sorry Ford fans.

Janet Blythman

Board Member

Retired, after 46 years in the baking industry holding key positions in sales, procurement, production Management, Category Management & Industrial Relations Association.

Active member for 23 years. Head up the Australian Baking Scholarship Committee, of which I have been involved with since the inaugural year 1990 as an entrant, judge committee member. Served on the executive committee of the ASB for 15 years, and Chair of the ASB from 2012-2014.

Nominated for the Hall of Fame in 2023.

Assist in the development of the younger people coming through the Australian Baking Industry, sharing of ideas, putting the Australian Baking Industry on the international map, and network with like international bodies such as the American Society of Baking and Engineers, and the British Society of Baking.

Gardening, out door activities such as bush walking, assisting with baking industry events such as trade shows and competitions.

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Dr Dea Korcari

lallemand netherlands

Dea’s journey into the world of baking began during her studies in Food Science and Technology at the University of Milan, where she studied extensively sourdough related microorganisms and their effects on the baking performance and health-promoting properties of baked products. She pursued a PhD in Food Systems with a special focus on sourdough starter cultures.

In 2022, Dea took her passion and knowledge to Lallemand Baking Solutions, where she gained firsthand experience with industrial baking enzyme applications. Her role at Lallemand allowed her to bridge the gap between academic research and practical industry needs, enhancing her expertise in employing new ingredients to improve the product quality and optimize baking processes.

In addition to her technical contributions, Dea actively engages in knowledge sharing and communication, and she is passionate about disseminating scientific findings in an accessible manner.

Matthew Baker

heuch cooling systems

Matthew Baker has dedicated over 25 years to mastering the baking and pastry industry. His journey began in the United States, where he started as an apprentice and diligently worked his way up the ranks. After completing his education in baking and pastry arts, Matthew had the privilege of studying under a Michelin Starred Chef for two years, achieving the esteemed position of Executive Pastry Chef. His career then expanded into the role of Technical Bakery Trainer for renowned retailers such as Whole Foods Markets, Walmart, and Panera Bread.

Additionally, Matthew contributed his expertise as a Bakery Operations Manager for the United States Army and Marine Corps. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to the Caribbean, where he successfully owned and operated a wholesale bakery for three years.

In the past eleven years, Matthew has brought his wealth of knowledge to the Australian bakery industry, focusing on new product development, sales, and marketing.

Dr Kaiyang Lim

Corbion

Dr. Kaiyang Lim is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in food science, technology, and engineering. He currently leads a team of food scientists across various industry applications at Corbion Asia Customer Support and Innovation Centre, based in Singapore. Leveraging Corbion core competencies in preservation and his experience in the field, Dr Lim has partnered together with many food producers to meet evolving market needs, such as ensuring smooth transition to natural preservatives while maintaining the highest product standard and delivering innovative solutions to solve market challenges.

In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Dr Lim believes on the importance of the academic contributions to shape the future of food science. He is an adjunct lecturer in few educational institutions in Singapore including the National University of Singapore, Massey University, and Singapore Polytechnic, teaching various food science and technology courses for undergraduate programs.

Dinnie Jordan

kudos blends ltd

Dinnie is the founder and managing director of Kudos Blends. With a unique blend of chemistry expertise, over 30 years of experience in the bakery market, and an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, Kudos Blends was formed in 1999 with the vision to be ‘the world’s leading supplier of technically driven leavening agents’. This consistent focus on leavening agent technology has ensured the continued research and understanding of the role of this critical ingredient in bakery applications, leading to some ground-breaking product development.

In 2016, Kudos Blends received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the international trade category, in recognition of soaring worldwide sales. Under her leadership, commitment to innovation and customer service, Kudos Blends has become a thriving global player in the baking industry.

Paul Martin

ATMA

With over 30 years in industry, Paul began his working career in 1992 with Waterwheel Flour Mills, becoming a fully qualified Flour Miller.

Paul was promoted to Head Technical Miller for the Bridgewater Victoria site for 10 years. In 2010, Paul took a career jump from manufacturing into sales.

This Sales role took him into the Stockfeed Industry, selling feed additives for Aus Pac Ingredients for the next 7 years.

In 2017, Paul joined Haarslev Industries as Area Sales Manager for Australia. Paul has represented Haarslev for the last 7 years, selling process equipment, spare parts, and services into the ANZ Protein Recycling Industry.

Paul has also been an active member of ATMA, Inc., for over 20 years. He held the position of ATMA president for 13 consecutive years. In 2022, Paul stepped down from this role, to take on the position of ATMA Inc Executive Officer, the position which he holds today.