Ms Marie Piccone

Marie is an experienced horticulturist. She has extensive contacts in both Australia and internationally, and has consulted with horticultural and food industries in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. She is the Managing Director at Manbulloo, which is known for producing and exporting high-quality Kensington Pride, R2E2 and Keitt mangoes to numerous countries. She was awarded the Telstra Queensland Business Women’s Award in 2015. Manbulloo was awarded the Hong Kong Australia Judges Recognition Business award in 2014 and the Coles Supplier of the Year award in 2015.

In 2005, Marie made the strategic decision to purchase three neglected mango plantations. The lots were run down but huge and brimming with potential – potential that Marie was determined to unlock. Through hard work and time, Marie rejuvenated the plantations, modernised harvesting practices and innovated the packing houses. With efficient, high-quality operations and a reinvented marketing campaign, Manbulloo is known across Australia for its delicious, high-quality mangoes.