About

Jonathan

Bayes

Jonathan

Bayes

work experience

I am the Chief Sales Officer at Thomas Foods International, Australia's largest family-owned red meat processor and exporter. With more than 20 years of executive experience across livestock procurement, operations and international sales, I have been part of TFI's growth since joining the business in 2010. Working closely with the Thomas family and our executive leadership team, I have helped shape our global commercial strategy and supported the company's expansion into more than 85 countries. Today, I lead TFI's global sales and trading operations, overseeing the sale of Australian beef, lamb and goat to customers around the world while working with governments, industry bodies and commercial partners to strengthen market access and build long-term relationships. I am passionate about developing high-performing teams, creating value across the global protein supply chain and supporting the sustainable growth of Australia's red meat industry. As a family-owned business, Thomas Foods International is built on integrity, quality and enduring partnership- values that continue to guide the way I lead and do business.

  • Chief Sales Officer – Thomas Foods International (Australia)
  • Director – Max Pastoral & Processing (migrated into T&R pastoral business hub) (Australia)
  • Commercial Manager – Country Fresh (TFI) (Australia)
  • Group Species Manager (Operations/ Sales) – Thomas Foods International
  • Global General Manager S&M – Thomas Foods International (Australia)
  • Domestic Sales – Merlina Group (Australia)
  • Marketing and Analytics Manager, South East Asia Sales – Thomas Foods International (Australia)
  • Export Sales and Import – Henderson Mallick (Australia)
  • Livestock and Clerical – Bindaree Beef (Australia)