genetics australia

In 2023, the Genetics Australia Cooperative entered a Joint Venture with URUS Group LP, creating Genetics Australia Holdings Pty Ltd. Continuing to trade as Genetics Australia, this new entity brings together global research and development and offers premium products and services from the trusted Genetics Australia and Total Livestock Genetics brands. Working alongside fellow cooperative GENEX, we have maintained our cooperative culture while bringing the best global genetics and herd improvement products to Australian farmers and opening new worldwide markets for Australian genetics, which are now widely recognized as among the best in the world.

Mission Statement

Genetics Australia is committed to the sustainability of livestock agriculture through the provision of trusted genetics, products, and services.

VISIT SITE

Ryan Gaines is Chief Financial Officer of URUS.  He joined in October 2025. He owns financial strategy, controls, and business partnering to support sustainable growth across URUS brands. Ryan brings experience from Wrigley, Unilever, Cargill, and CPM Holdings, and is passionate about building high-performing teams that drive long-term impact.

Petra Vijverberg is Chief Integration Officer of URUS. She leads the coordination, alignment, and innovation of People and Culture, Digital and Data Strategy, Sustainability, and Supply Chain. Petra has been with URUS since 2023 and has an extensive track record in commercial and strategic roles. Before URUS, she worked for Pon Holdings in the Netherlands. 

Kevin Muxlow is Chief Commercial Officer for URUS and is committed to continuously support a team of trusted and resourceful advisors creating value for our clients and members globally. He leads URUS portfolio brands marketing alongside the commercial function organized in four regions – North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. Raised on family progressive dairy and heifer grower operations in western Canada, Kevin started his off-farm career working with farm organizations in government relations and then joined Alta Genetics in 2005 holding marketing, people development, sales and executive leadership roles.

Paul Hunt has been the Chief Executive Officer of URUS since 2023. His mission is to expand URUS’ global impact in line with the company’s vision of creating better cows for a better world, leveraging the power of URUS’ people and culture. He focuses on inorganic growth opportunities through mergers, acquisitions and partnerships, as well as R&D, product innovation, and production. Before URUS was established, Paul served as the Chief Operating Officer of Alta Genetics from 2004. He has dedicated his entire career to URUS and its predecessor companies.