Our Team - Ashgrove Cheese

Anne Bennett

MBA(Prof Communications), BFA (Fine Arts), Dip Bus,
Marketing & Communications Manager

Anne is responsible for the marketing and communication of all our products. Prior to joining in 2012, Anne had over 15 years of hospitality and small business experience, having owned cafes and catering businesses in central Hobart. Anne is responsible for our participation in major fine food events around Australia – including Taste of Tasmania and the Food & Wine Shows – and is passionate about fresh Tasmanian produce.

Shane Johns
BAqua
Cheese Production Manager

Shane is our Production Manager and oversees all aspects of cheese production. Shane joined Ashgrove Cheese in 2007 and as well as being a cheese maker, supervises the team involved in making our premium quality products. Shane graduated with a degree in Aquaculture from the University of Tasmania. He is a keen angler and lives in Sheffield.

Jordan-Szmekura Jordan Szmekura

MBus(Mgt), GradCertBus(Mgt), GradDipBus(Adm)
National Account Manager

Jordan joined our team in 2016, with over 18 years’ experience in the FMCG industry he is responsible for maintaining and expanding relationships with our key national accounts and customers.Throughout his career, Jordan has worked for some of Australia’s largest food companies in various account management and project management roles