Craig Hough

Craig Hough is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in organizational management and policy development, particularly in agriculture and local government sectors. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Rural Financial Counselling Service NSW, Craig provides independent financial advice to small businesses in regional NSW. Previous roles include Director of Policy and Strategy at Australian Dairy Farmers, where Craig led significant industry reform initiatives, and Manager of Agriculture Strategy at the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources, where Craig spearheaded major agricultural and digital initiatives. Craig's career is marked by successful stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and the implementation of impactful policies backed by advanced academic qualifications, including a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Social Science in Policy and Management.