Success and More Interesting Stuff gives you a front row seat to hear the incredible stories of some of Australia’s leading business, sport and investing icons. Go beyond the headlines for an up close and personal look at what it takes to make it to the top.
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Success and More Interesting Stuff gives you a front row seat to hear the incredible stories of some of Australia’s leading business, sport and investing icons. Go beyond the headlines for an up close and personal look at what it takes to make it to the top.
Bega Cheese turned 125 this year. It started as the Bega Co-operative Creamery Company in 1999, and for over a century, things were pretty quiet. That all changed in 2000 when a young dairy farmer, Barry Irvin, took the reins as chairman. From then on, it’s been a whirlwind of growth and transformation.
In 2011, Irvin took Bega to the Australian stock market, and under his leadership, the company made several key acquisitions. Today, Bega isn’t just a dairy business. It’s a major player in Australian food, owning brands like Vegemite, Peanut Butter, Dare Milk, and Yo Plait. Now, Bega has a market cap of around $1.6 billion.
But Barry Irvin’s story is about more than business success. He’s faced significant personal challenges too. His son, Matthew, was born with profound autism. Irvin became a key figure in Giant Steps, a nonprofit supporting children with autism. In 2019, Irvin faced his own health battle, being diagnosed with bowel cancer. Despite a tough fight, he beat the disease and returned to lead Bega once again.
In this episode of the Success and More Interesting Stuff podcast, I chat with Barry Irvin about his journey, both personal and professional. It’s a story of resilience, leadership, and the determination to succeed.
Success and More Interesting Stuff
Success and More Interesting Stuff gives you a front row seat to hear the incredible stories of some of Australia’s leading business, sport and investing icons. Go beyond the headlines for an up close and personal look at what it takes to make it to the top.
