Speakers

Caitlin Barnett

Head of Australasia for eShepherd

Caitlin Barnett is Head of Australasia for eShepherd at Gallagher Animal Management, leading the commercial expansion and adoption of virtual fencing technology across Australia and New Zealand.

With a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Massey University, Caitlin brings extensive experience across livestock, agritech, and commercial leadership. Her career began with PGG Wrightson, working directly with farmers in livestock breeding, genetics, and trading, before playing a pivotal role in scaling Bidr, New Zealand’s largest online livestock marketplace.

At Gallagher, Caitlin is focused on translating innovative technology into practical on-farm solutions that improve productivity, animal welfare, labour efficiency, and environmental sustainability. She is passionate about driving technology adoption, building high-performing teams, and supporting the development of emerging industry talent.

Raised on a sheep and beef farm, Caitlin maintains strong connections to agriculture through her family’s farming business and her own small block, bringing practical farming insight to her leadership