SIMON WELLS

Director

SIMON WELLS

CEO

With over 10 years’ senior management experience with private, public and listed organisations, Simon was appointed CEO of Essential Oils of Tasmania in October 2016. Prior to joining EOT, Simon was involved in the mineral and renewable energy sectors, served as a senior political advisor, and was engaged as an Australian-based project consultant for multi-national corporations. Simon is passionate about Tasmania and the quality of its outstanding natural products.

FAVOURITE EOT PRODUCT

While Simon enjoys every essential oil and extract we produce, the intense aroma of our unique Native Pepper extract derived from ancient Tasmanian rainforest shrubs holds a special place in his heart.​

LISA LODS

Business Manager

LISA LODS
Business Manager

With a chemical engineering background and over 25 years in the essential oils and personal care industry, Lisa has worked internationally on several sides of the industry from brand, business and new product development to technical marketing, sales and distribution of both raw ingredients and finished products.   Lisa heads the commercial and business aspects of EOT and is passionate about transporting curious customers to Tasmania through our unique and innovative flavours, aromas and extracts.

FAVOURITE EOT PRODUCT

Lisa’s favourite is a tough competition between Kunzea and Southern Rosalina. Not only are they effective, these pure and unique native Tasmanian oils so wonderfully capture the essence of this magical part of the world.

DEREK ZWART

QA & Special Projects Manager

DEREK ZWART

Manger Agronomy Services
& Special Projects

Derek is a university-trained chemist, with experience in the edible oils and metal extraction industries.  He joined EOT in 2004 and since then has had a range of technical and management roles within the company, including Technical Manager, R&D Manager and Chief Operations Officer. Derek’s primary focus in his current role is working with specialist agronomists and growers to improve on-farm performance as well as developing new crops to grow in Tasmania. 

FAVOURITE EOT PRODUCT

Derek’s favourite is the Tasmanian Native Pepper extract because of its unique aroma, taste and untapped potential across a range of sectors.

SAM BAILEY

Production Manager

SAM BAILEY

Production Manager

Sam is an industrial chemist with extensive experience in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals from natural plant extracts.  After gaining a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry from the University of Tasmania, he worked in the pharmaceutical industry for almost 25 years, becoming a specialist in the development, implementation, and improvement of processes to extract plant materials and convert the products to active pharmaceutical ingredients.  Sam joined EOT as Production Manager in September 2018 and is enjoying applying his knowledge to EOT’s unique and growing list of products.

FAVOURITE EOT PRODUCT

Sam loves Southern Rosalina as it’s a native
and fresher take on traditional lavender.

OSCAR GIUDICI

Agriculture Manager

OSCAR GIUDICI

Farm  & Agriculture

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Oscar is a talented agricultural scientist with experience in Tasmania’s vegetable, berry and irrigation industries. Oscar recently joined EOT to help manage the essential oil crops at our Brookfield farm and to develop and implement the agronomic knowledge of all our essential oil crops, old and new. Oscar’s role is to collaborate with our growers as well as the production team to continually improve our understanding of the crops and how to get the best oil from them.  

FAVOURITE EOT PRODUCT

Oscar’s favourite is Boronia as it reminds him of growing up in the bush and bringing the flowers home to his mum.

CLARE McELDOWNEY

Senior Chemist

CLARE McELDOWNEY

Senior Chemist

As EOT’s Senior Chemist, Clare conducts research in the area of essential oils and other natural products as well as ensuring all products produced on site meet our extremely high quality standards. Clare holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours from the University of Tasmania, specialising in natural products and synthetic chemistry. Passionate about essential oils and natural products chemistry, Clare delights in the opportunity to discover something new every day – which happens often at EOT!

FAVOURITE EOT PRODUCT

Clare’s favourite is Kunzea as it was the oil that sparked her interest in, and subsequent knowledge of, the incredible biological activities in essential oils. 

MARISSA FLEMING

Administration & Accounts

MARISSA FLEMING

Administration & Accounts

Marissa has an administrative background in accounts and payroll with many other varied roles across a broad range of industries.  She has been with EOT for nearly four  years as the Office and Administrative Manager and is the go-to person for almost everything!

FAVOURITE EOT PRODUCT

Marissa loves our Tasmanian Peppermint oil. It’s a great energising oil and has a lovely smell around the site when in production.

LOUISE BARNES

Client Services & Logistics

LOUISE BARNES
Client Services & Logistics

Louise has been in the essential oil industry since the age of 17, starting in the UK and continuing when she moved to Australia in 1993. Louise has worked in all areas of the business including accounts, shipping/logistics and sales. 

FAVOURITE EOT PRODUCT

Louise loves our Fennel oil as it’s the smell she most associates with Tasmania and EOT.

PHIL CAUSON

Field & Production Officer

PHIL CAUSON

Production & Field Officer

Phil has been growing and producing our renowned essential oils and natural plant extracts for nearly 30 years. During his time with EOT, Phil has had the enviable opportunity to be engaged in almost every aspect of the business including the extraction of all oils, agronomic advice to growers, downstream processing of oils including fractionation and absolute conversions. Phil is currently responsible for the sampling, analysis, blending and shipment of our products, as well as the setting up and maintaining of the QA system.  

FAVOURITE EOT PRODUCT

Phil’s favourite is Tasmannia lanceolata
(Native Pepper) as the aroma always reminds him of the bushland near his home on Mt Wellington.

CAM CRAWFORD

Strategic Advisor

CAM CRAWFORD
Strategic Advisor

Cam is an experienced leader, relationship builder, business strategist, photographer, appreciator of music and passionate advocate for customer and community engagement. With a wealth of knowledge and experience within government, the private sector (FMCG), infrastructure, NFP and start-ups, Cam works as an independent consultant across a variety of industries. Cam is Strategic Advisor to EOT, providing assistance on business strategy, customer relationships. communications, stakeholder engagement and new product development.

FAVOURITE EOT PRODUCT

As a keen photographer and bushwalker in Tasmania’s amazing landscapes, Cam’s favourite EOT extract is from the unique and distinctive Tasmanian Native Pepper found in our beautiful and pristine alpine wilderness areas. But Flinders Island is also a special place for Cam and his family - so Kunzea is up there as well!

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