Dr Angeline Achariya

Dr Angeline Achariya is an innovative leader in Australia's agriculture and sustainable food industries.

She has 20 years of experience driving change in major multinational companies. She has delivered exceptional service to industry, research, and government sectors.

Angeline is an internationally recognised leader. She currently:

• serves on the Industry Innovation and Science Australia Board
• chairs the G100 Mission Million Asia Pacific chapter for Food Systems Innovation & Resilience
• co-hosts the Women Transforming Food podcast.

Angeline co-founded the Monash Food Innovation Centre - a world-first industry collaborative hub that connects research to commercial impact.

Angeline's leadership and governance excellence spans:

• Wine Australia Board
• Australia's Economic Accelerator
• Victoria's Multicultural Business Ministerial Council
• Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology
• Australia China Business Council's Victorian Agribusiness Forum.

Angeline has broken new ground in the traditionally male-dominated agrifood sector. She demonstrates how women can lead change across complex global supply chains.

Angeline is a Fellow of Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology.

Angeline also champions gender diversity in STEM through mentoring and advocacy. She mentors emerging leaders and was recognised as a Superstar of STEM in 2025 and Women of the Decade in 2024.