AWRI managing director Dr Mark Krstic to step down after seven years of leadership

The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) has today announced that Dr Mark Krstic will step down as managing director at the end of 2026, following seven years of leadership and a total of 15 years of service to the AWRI. The AWRI board said it acknowledges Dr Krstic’s significant contribution to the organisation, its people and the wider industry. The board thanked him “for his dedicated leadership of the AWRI and his commitment to stakeholders, partners and the sector". "I have loved leading such a talented team of dedicated and passionate professionals who are deeply committed to advancing Australian wine through trusted, world-class…