Gather By Team Hive
Matt Blomfield is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 30 years of leadership experience in startups and publicly listed companies. He founded Gather By as a food security initiative to restore healthy bee populations through regenerative agriculture. This business model combines large-scale propagation of native high-DHA Manuka bushes and high-MGO honey production.
Matt’s goal is to educate the market on the superiority of Australian Manuka, and with Traditional Owners, growers and farmers, cultivate sufficient Manuka plants across east coast of Australia to meet global Manuka honey demand. This focus on regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration is supporting the development of a new Australian industry, positioning Gather By as a global leader in Medicinal and Therapeutic honey.
Gary holds a Bachelor of Science, PhD in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Australian National University). Twenty-five years’ experience as a research scientist in the field of membrane protein structure and function (University of Oregon & John Curtin School of Medical Research). Currently; senior scientist at Biotron Limited (ASX:BIT), an Australian biotechnology company focussed on the development of novel antiviral drugs.
Gary provides sound, analytical wisdom to complex business challenges across R&D and all disciplines of the company, always questioning for completeness and accuracy.
With an impressive 35 years in broadcast television, Matt Evans has dedicated his career to forging meaningful connections between clients and consumers, while also optimising hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. He held a prominent position as National Sales Director for WIN Television for 15 years and was a Director at the Pacific Restaurant Group for seven years, overseeing the profitable operations at Kingsley's Steakhouse, Chophouse, and the renowned Jamie Oliver's restaurants.
Matt brings all his skills, background, experience and connections to Gather By, working with the team to drive revenue growth.
Martin holds a BSc Hons degree and was responsible for identifying, geocoding and commercialising the highly-active Leptospermum plants that produce Gather By’s high MGO honey.
He oversees the propagation and plant logistics from licensed nurseries, Medicinal Honey Forest (MHF) design, development, installation and honey production. He manages and implements plant breeding and development program/s, fodder selection, sourcing, and integration into MHFs. He ensures compliance with relevant food safety standards, including HACCP, BQual, Halal and Dept of Primary Industries.
Holly has a background in training and education and a history with Gather By that goes back to its beginnings in 2014 when she lived in Australia. Holly is delighted to continue her connection with Gather By as its Channel Manager (UK & EU).
Holly is taking Gather By to the UK and EU markets, establishing and expanding brand presence in this burgeoning market. She is responsible for identifying, importing and working with select wholesalers and retailers in the region to promote and sell Gather By’s world-premium therapeutic and medicinal honey.
