SecondBite’s team is driven by a shared passion for ending hunger and minimising waste. Our executives leverage their expertise and creativity to maximise our food rescue efforts, ensuring that more Australians in need receive the support they deserve.
Daniel Moorfield
Chief Executive Officer
With an extensive career spanning over 25 years in the food sector and a profound passion for creating positive change in people’s lives, Daniel took the helm of SecondBite in September 2023.
His impressive background includes leadership roles at various food businesses across Australia and Asia, with his most recent position being at McCormick, the world’s leading herb and spice company. In this capacity, he spearheaded growth and transformation, fostering sustainability and profitability.
Beyond the boardroom, Daniel’s commitment to addressing food waste and insecurity is palpable. He has a history of working closely with food charities in India, Thailand, Singapore, and Australia, personally cooking meals for those in need. Now based in Melbourne but with a national reach, Daniel Moorfield is set to explore innovative approaches to food rescue, long-term sustainability, and collaborative efforts to end waste and hunger across Australia. His career transition into this purpose-driven role underscores his dedication to giving back to the community and making a meaningful impact on the pressing issue of food waste in Australia.
Lucy Coward
Chief Operating Officer
Over the course of a 20 plus year career in Procurement, Supply Chain and International Business, Lucy has a proven ability to identify and realise cost savings and efficiencies. Lucy has a keen focus on leading and optimising complex supply chains in FMCG, agriculture and manufacturing in Australia and internationally.
Lucy began her career providing export and international business development advice to food, beverage, agricultural and FMCG companies. She has built a strong technical skillset in procurement, logistics, negotiation and international supply chain management. In this capacity, Lucy has had a transformative impact on a number of large agricultural and manufacturing businesses. Lucy is passionate about implementing change through strong working relationships to drive real improvement and development around COGS and customer service outcomes.
Notably, in September 2023, Lucy achieved a significant career milestone when she was promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer, following her successful nine-month tenure as Acting CEO.
Melanie Fisher
Chief People Officer
Melanie brings a wealth of experience in People & Culture (P&C) functions, with 18 years in HR operations and leadership roles worldwide. Melanie has a proven track record of managing large teams and leading program and project delivery, driving enterprise-wide change and people-centric strategic programs. Melanie has sucessfully optimised P&C functions for several large organisations and has a stong foundation in designing leadership, induction, and professional development programs.
Fiona Maxwell
Director of Community, Innovation & FareShare
Fiona’s career has spanned the non-profit, government and university sectors in Australia and the USA, including leadership positions at Philanthropy Australia, Brisbane Powerhouse, Next Wave Festival, and Artsupport Australia.
Through these roles and as a board member of many organisations, Fiona has gained extensive experience supporting philanthropists, non-profits, advisors and intermediaries, and helping them build stronger, more sustainable relationships with supporters.
When she isn’t developing key partnerships for FareShare Brisbane, she puts her expertise to good use as Deputy Chair of DVConnect, a state-wide domestic violence crisis service, and as a fellow of the Australia Council Arts Leaders Program.
Jo Swift
Director of Philanthropy & Transformation
After several stints as a consultant with us, Jo has finally joined the SecondBite team as a permanent member of staff.
Jo’s extensive history in the for-purpose sector includes youth homelessness, education scholarships, NDIS programs, leadership programs and now food rescue.
Her history also includes several Board positions in the peak body and start up space and membership on several Ministerial Advisory Committees.
Jo is a member of the AICD and Women on Boards.
Emma Watts
Director of Fundraising & Communications
Emma joined SecondBite in July 2022, having held leadership roles within the NPO, government and corporate arenas, heading up fundraising, communications and stakeholder engagement in the conservation, social services, and animal welfare sectors.
Emma is passionate about having a positive impact on the people and animals of the world who need it most and has coupled her professional career with a strong volunteer history, including roles as a wildlife rescuer and Non-Executive Board Director at Animal Aid and The Thin Green Line.
Solly Fahiz
Director of Government Relations & Strategy
Solly brings considerable experience as a skilled management and strategy consultant and nearly a decade working in the highest levels of politics and government.
Before joining the team, reflecting his passion for making meaningful impact, Solly worked as a strategy and management consultant with a particular focus on not-for-profits, charities and governments.
Solly has also served in an Executive Management role in the TAFE sector and as a consultant assisting clients with government and stakeholder relations. His near decade in politics included as Chief of Staff and Adviser to State and Federal Ministers, and as a Media Advisor to a State Premier.
Kevin Shim
Director of Finance
Kevin has extensive experience in finance management in NPOs, having previously worked as Finance Manager at Multiple Sclerosis and at South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network where he successfully managed the rapid growth of the business.