Rob has been a regular Bash entrant over the last decade! Rob was Managing Director of Kerin Agencies, an agribusiness in the Mid North of S.A. until 1993. He then entered the State Parliament for 15 years, serving as Deputy Premier, Premier and Leader of the Opposition. He held many portfolios, but spent most time as Minister for Primary Industries, Mines and Energy, and Regional Development.
Rob is currently Executive Chair of Primary Producers SA, Chairs Regional Development SA, is a member of the State’s Economic Development Board, on the SANFL Board. Rob Chairs several other Boards and committees, and is the owner of Rob Kerin Consulting, which has done restructure of the State’s Regional Development structure, the ex SA Farmers Federation, and the operational side of Viterra, the State’s largest grain handling company.