About Us
We are a privately owned Australian business committed to delivering the highest level of service to our clients across wool, livestock and property.
AWN
Over the past 26 years, AWN has built a reputation of passion, commitment, and innovation in rural marketing, with the aim of delivering the best results and the highest level of service for our clients. As a proudly independent and 100% Australian-owned business, our mandate is to return value to our clients. We understand that one size does not fit all. Our vision is to offer marketing options outside the square to complement traditional marketing services, allowing us to tailor a marketing strategy that delivers the greatest value for our clients. Our network of experienced livestock, property and wool professionals are strategically located across Australia, allowing us to deliver the exceptional level of service to our clients for which AWN is renowned.
Our History
Founded in 1999 on a vision of building a unique wool marketing organisation that brought growers and suppliers together, AWN rapidly grew to become Australia's largest independent wool broker. AWN has built a reputation of innovation, passion and commitment to delivering the highest level of service to clients. Today, AWN is one of the fastest-growing Australian agricultural businesses with wool, livestock and rural property agents located across rural Australia.
Our People
In order to deliver the highest returns and level of service for our clients, we invest in attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent. With people at the heart of everything we do, AWN offers excellent career opportunities across wool, livestock, and property. Our head office employs finance and accounting, marketing, and administration professionals.
Board of Directors
John Colley
ChairmanAfter serving 26 years as Managing Director and a major shareholder of AWN, John transitioned to the Chairman position in 2025. He is also a Director of the Australian Wool Testing Authority (AWTA) and previously served as Director of the Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX), as well as Director and President of the National Council of Wool Sellers and Brokers Association (NCWSBA). John produces sheep and wool at his family property in Central West NSW.
Brendon Lunney
Deputy ChairmanBrendon served as Chairman of AWN before transitioning to Deputy Chairman in 2025. Brendon has been a Board member of AWN for over 20 years, and previously served as Chairman from January 2011 to June 2022. He is Chairman of the Gloria Payten and Gloria Dawn Foundation educational scholarship fund, in conjunction with the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and the Victorian College of the Arts. Brendon is a major shareholder in AWN and farms sheep and cattle at his property in South-West NSW.
Ben Barlow
Non-Executive DirectorBen joined the Board of the AWN Group as a Non-Executive Director in January 2016, following a successful career in Banking and finance, as well as the acquisition and disposal of grazing properties in Hay, NSW. Ben has a strong understanding of the wool industry and farming practices, gained through practical and invested application. Ben holds a Bachelor of Economics, Master of Business (Agribusiness), and is a Graduate of the Australian Rural Leadership Program. Ben is also the Managing Director of New Edge Microbials (NEM) and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Rick Maybury
Managing Director & CEORick joined AWN as Chief Operating Officer in 2017 and was appointed Managing Director & CEO in 2025. Rick is an experienced executive manager with an extensive track record of delivering business growth and building workplace culture. Prior to AWN, Rick worked at Ruralco for 15 years, where he held various executive roles. Rick is also a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD).