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Anthony Willmott
Co-Founder and CEO at DAS
Anthony Willmott is the Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Agriculture Services Pty Ltd (DAS), a company focused on providing innovative solutions for the agricultural sector. Under his leadership, DAS has developed a rural intelligence platform in collaboration with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), aimed at enhancing decision-making for stakeholders in agriculture, including lenders, insurers, and investors.13
Professional Background
Anthony has a rich background in consulting and management across various industries:
- Accenture: He served as Managing Director, where he led the Digital Agriculture Services division in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on agribusiness clients.12
- IBM: As an Associate Partner, he directed strategic change initiatives for major clients in the distribution industry.2
- CAS Systems: Anthony was the President for the Asia Pacific region, where he significantly grew the company's market presence before it was acquired by Accenture.23
- Procter & Gamble: He began his career here, taking on various roles in customer business development across the Asia Pacific region.1
Education
Anthony holds two degrees from Monash University:
- Bachelor of Business (Marketing) - 1990
- Bachelor of Arts (Sociology and Politics) - 1989
He also completed an Advanced Management Programme at The Wharton School in 2001 and participated in the Accenture Leadership Excellence Programme at Melbourne Business School in 2013.12
Current Focus
At DAS, Anthony is committed to leveraging technology to support farmers and enhance agricultural productivity through data-driven insights. The company aims to be a leader in the AgTech space, providing essential tools for informed decision-making within the agricultural ecosystem.34
