The CEO of Australia’s largest hop grower has announced he is leaving the business. Tim Lord has been with HPA since 2005 and will retire in 2025.

“I can honestly say I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at HPA,” Lord said. “I have had the opportunity to collaborate with great people across the global BarthHaas group and enjoyed the hospitality of hop producers on farms around the world. And of course, forged lasting friendships over a beer or two with passionate brewers across the international brewing community.

“It really is the people we work with that makes all the difference, and I believe we have assembled a great team at HPA. I am very proud of what we have achieved together, and I am confident about the future of the business in the hands of the current leadership team.”

Shareholder Stephan Barth said: “Tim will leave an enduring legacy having led HPA with great vision and energy throughout his tenure of outstanding leadership.

“He has managed HPA with distinction after joining the business during a challenging time, and was instrumental in shifting the focus to developing and growing flavour hops to support the rapid growth of the craft beer segment. The
international success of Galaxy is testament to this.

“During his term we have seen the business grow 10-fold across Tasmania and Victoria, constructing and commissioning a new processing facility to bolster the existing Rostrevor farm operations, expanding the footprint of the recently established Buffalo River Valley farm operations, as well as building a business case and overseeing construction of the new pelleting, packaging and storage facility in Myrtleford, Victoria.

“On behalf of the shareholders, I would like to extend our deep gratitude to Tim for his leadership and integrity, and for the instrumental role he has played in HPA becoming a world recognised supplier of flavour hops. He laid out the vision for HPA’s growth in Australia and overseas.”

The Board, with the assistance of search firm Derwent, will identify a new CEO to build on Lord’s legacy and spearhead the business’ next phase of growth for the hop grower.

Lord will continue as CEO and Managing Director providing leadership and continuity until the appointment of his successor,
ensuring a smooth transition.

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