Don McDonald
Director, MDH PTY LTD
The McDonald family came to Australia in 1827 with the first shipload of commercial cattle and sheep to Tasmania. A fifth-generation beef producer, Don is a Director of MDH Pty Ltd, which operates 11 cattle breeding and fattening properties and a feedlot, spanning from far north to south-east Queensland. Following the acquisition of Super Butcher in 2012, MDH became a vertically integrated business from paddock to plate, and exports beef under the Wallumba and Alexander brands around the world. Don has worked in every facet of the business and has played a significant role in agricultural and regional policy development as President of the National Party in Queensland and federally.
Summit Presentation:
A Sit-Down with Don McDonald: MDH Legacy & Ag Leadership
Join Don as he shares the fascinating history and pioneering spirit behind MDH's rise in the Ag sector. From innovation catalysts and hard-won successes to key lessons learned, Don opens up on navigating opportunities and challenges in today's dynamic farming landscape. Gain leadership insights from a true industry trailblazer, plus a few unforgettable tales from the front lines of Australian agriculture.
An informal chat with Greg Pankhurst, a long-time family friend, Award mentor and board member, and the owner of Lampung Livestock.