Independent Insights from Australia's Leading Independent Economists and Thought Leaders

Independent Insights from Australia's Leading
Independent Economists and Thought Leaders

Ange Hutchinson is a nationally respected agricultural strategist and founder of Aspire Ag Solutions and Risk Pass Pty Ltd, delivering cutting-edge solutions in sustainability, biosecurity, and strategic compliance. With deep roots in agribusiness and governance, Ange bridges the gap between producers, corporates, and policy frameworks—ensuring Australia’s agricultural sector remains competitive, ethical, and future-ready.

As a former Board Director at AgForce and Cattle Council of Australia, Ange has steered constitutional reform and complex negotiations, championing producer outcomes and industry resilience. Her advisory work spans international ESG frameworks including the Net Zero Banking Alliance, SBTi, and EU Deforestation Regulation, positioning her as a trusted voice in sustainability and market access.

Through Aspire Ag, Ange leads high-impact projects such as the Land Management Commitment with Cattle Australia, and facilitates national workshops on AUSMEAT standards and feedlot accreditation. Her second venture, Risk Pass, delivers digital WHS and biosecurity tools tailored to commodity audits—empowering producers with practical, compliant solutions.

Ange is also a mentor in the Australian Beef Leaders Program, a Council Member at The SCOTSPGC College, and a sought-after speaker on agricultural governance, strategic risk, and rural leadership. Her career at Suncorp saw her manage billion-dollar portfolios and drive transformational change across capability, compliance, and workforce strategy.

  • CEO of Aspire Ag Solutions Pty Ltd
  • CEO of Risk Pass Pty Ltd
  • Advisory Member – Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework (2024–Present)
  • Board Director – AgForce Cattle Board (2022–2025)
  • Board Director – Cattle Council of Australia (2022)
  • Executive Committee Member – Campaign for Samuel (2020–2025)
  • Council Member – The SCOTSPGC Colleg
  • Mentor – Australian Beef Leaders Program (2024)

Ange Hutchinson's expertise includes:

  • Industry and Sector Analysis
  • Governments Finances and Taxation
  • Education and Workforce Trends
  • Social and Environmental Trends

Ange Hutchinson's services include:

Ange Hutchinson's selected projects include

  • Land Management Commitment – Cattle Australia (2024–2025)
    ESG alignment and deforestation compliance across beef supply chains.
  • National Feedlot Accreditation Workshops – WA (2024)
    Delivered AUSMEAT standards workshops to support feedlot accreditation.
  • GRDC Scholarship Review (2025)
    Strategic review of scholarship program for the Grains Research & Development Corporation.
  • Digital Biosecurity & WHS Compliance – Risk Pass (2023–Present)
    Developed audit readiness tools tailored to commodity producers.
  • Succession Planning Advisory – Aspire Ag (2023–Present)
    Supported family-owned agricultural businesses with governance and strategic planning.
  • ESG Advisory for ASX-listed Clients (2022–Present)
    Provided expertise on Net Zero Banking Alliance, SBTi, and emissions reporting.