Tony Eyres

Tony Eyres is Senior Principal Consultant – Natural Capital Advisory with Stantec Australia, based in Brisbane. With over 30 years of experience in professional services and commercial operations, Tony brings a wealth of expertise in business strategy, financial and investment management, and stakeholder engagement. His sector knowledge spans agriculture, food and natural capital, with a particular emphasis on sustainable farming practices and technology adoption. He’s also held senior roles interfacing with all levels of government, offering strategic advocacy and policy insight across rural and regional Australia. Tony is passionate about how technology, including robotics and AI, can drive sustainability and address labour challenges in agriculture. A Churchill Fellowship and recent leadership program travels reaffirmed this belief, adding to his decades of experience and lifelong interest in ag tech. He’s a foundation member of the advisory board for Leading Harvest here in Australia, accelerating the transition to a verified sustainable and resilient agriculture system by creating a common language for sustainable outcomes and embedding continuous improvement. In his spare time, Tony enjoys serving as an announcer on community radio, where he connects with local audiences and contributes to community engagement through informative and entertaining broadcasts.