Rod is a founding shareholder of QPod Systems and Managing Director of Agon Pty Limited (‘Agon’). Agon specialises in growing, wholesaling and distributing fresh fruit and vegetables in Australia and is also involved in importing and exporting from time to time.

Rod has over 40 years experience in the horticultural industry. He is the former President of the Australian Berryfruit Grower’s Association, a past member of the South Australian Horticultural Export Council, a former Chairman of the Australian Strawberry Growers Association and a committee member of AUSHORT. AUSHORT is a national body advising the Horticultural Research and Development Corporation (‘HRDC’) on research and development matters than affect all Australian horticultural industries.