Farmer News
1 February, 2026
DataGene appoints CEO
DATAGENE has appointed Dr Emily Piper as its chief executive officer.
Dr Piper will return to Australia having spent almost 10 years in the US with Zoetis, most recently heading its business process and strategic programs for its Precision Animal Health group.
DataGene chair, Tim Jelbart, said the board was excited about the appointment.
“Emily’s technical expertise, commercial experience and deep understanding of cattle and genetics, both in Australia and internationally, make her exceptionally well suited to lead DataGene into its next phase,” Mr Jelbart said.
Dr Piper started her career as a pioneer in the commercial delivery of genomics in Australia.
With a PhD in veterinary science, she went on to lead the Animal Genetics Laboratory at the University of Queensland, providing parentage verification and other genotyping services.
“Emily has demonstrated a passion for turning science into practical tools that deliver real value on farm,” Mr Jelbart said.
“That alignment with DataGene’s purpose was clear to the Board.”