Strategic policy that delivers practical solutions in a rapidly changing world.
Andrew Henderson has over two decades of strategic policy experience, bringing together a unique blend of deep expertise in agriculture, food security, biosecurity, and rural & regional development. His approach bridges the gap between theory and real-world application.
Andrew is a trusted advisor to governments, industry, and private sector organisations. He specialises in developing sustainable, resilient, and impactful systems, from national security considerations in agriculture to grassroots community development.
Having held senior policy and advisory roles, Andrew has been instrumental in shaping Australia’s agricultural traceability, biosecurity systems, and food safety regulations. What sets him apart is his exceptional ability to unite diverse stakeholders, fostering collaboration to find practical solutions that benefit everyone.
Andrew’s proven track record across government, industry, and international contexts provides clients with strategic perspective backed by practical experience and an unparalleled understanding of Australia’s policy landscape. He doesn’t just know what works; he knows how to make it happen.
We believe in collaboration over conflict. Our approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to effectively navigate complex policy challenges and deliver impactful outcomes.
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We provide specialist advisory, strategy, policy development, and capacity-building services that strengthen Australia’s food and agriculture systems. From government to industry, we deliver practical, future-focused solutions to secure our national resilience and food security.
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Andrew Henderson
Recognised thought leader delivering keynote presentations on agriculture and food security, policy leadership, and strategic perspectives. Andrew serves on industry boards providing strategic governance and is a published author contributing to policy discourse and professional development.
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Mentoring emerging leaders in agriculture and food policy, combining practical experience with strategic thinking. We develop next-generation expertise for navigating complex policy environments and mastering stakeholder management.
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Meet Andrew Henderson
Andrew Henderson - Founder & Principal
Andrew Henderson is a leading strategic policy specialist passionate about building the sustainability and prosperity of rural and regional Australia, highlighting its critical role in our economy and national security. He transforms complex policy frameworks into practical, real-world solutions.
As Principal of Agsecure, Andrew provides independent strategic advice to government, industry, and international organisations. His work focuses on where agricultural policy, food security, biosecurity, and Australia’s broader strategic interests meet.
Andrew is a Senior Fellow at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, where he contributes to the policy discourse on national security and agricultural and national resilience. He influences policy at the highest levels while keeping his focus on practical implementation and real-world outcomes.
As a non-executive director of both End Food Waste Australia and Sheep Producers Australia, Andrew brings strategic leadership to organisations tackling critical challenges in food systems and agricultural production. His governance experience covers key areas of food waste reduction, sustainable agriculture, and livestock industry development, enhanced by a deep insight into how agricultural businesses actually work.
Andrew has extensive experience as an independent chair and member of several national policy and implementation committees focused on traceability and biosecurity systems, research and development, service delivery, food safety, and regulatory systems. His collaborative approach to complex multi-stakeholder environments has consistently delivered breakthrough solutions where traditional approaches haven’t worked.
Meet Dr John Coyne
Dr John Coyne - Strategic Adviser
Dr John Coyne is a strategic adviser specialising in national security, business resilience and complex system risk. He works with boards and executive teams to navigate increasingly contested operating environments, where geopolitical pressure, supply chain fragility and regulatory disruption intersect.
John brings more than 25 years of experience across military, law enforcement, intelligence and regulatory domains, complemented by 11 years working within a leading policy think tank where he has led major programs and centres that shape national policy and solve real-world problems. His career spans tactical, operational and strategic roles, providing him with a practical understanding of how risk emerges, cascades and impacts organisational performance under pressure.
He currently serves as Director of the National Security Program at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, where he leads multidisciplinary research focused on national resilience, sovereign capability and economic security. As the inaugural head of both the National Security Program and the Northern Australia Strategic Policy Centre, he has shaped national policy debates on critical infrastructure, supply chains and the strategic role of Northern Australia.
John’s advisory work focuses on identifying systemic vulnerabilities—particularly in environments where market signals fail, time constraints compress decision-making, and commercial responses cannot adequately mitigate risk. He provides clear, decision-ready frameworks that translate strategic uncertainty into actionable priorities, enabling organisations to build resilience, maintain continuity and position for long-term advantage.
He is an award-winning author and recognised policy leader, and has been a Winston Churchill Fellow and a Vincent Fairfax Fellow. He contributes to global policy discussions through his role with the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime and through ongoing engagement with government, industry and international partners
Find out how we can help you solve your complex challenges.
At Agsecure, we specialise in navigating complexity. Whether you’re facing systemic risks, supply chain disruptions, or long-term policy planning, our team combines deep sector expertise with strategic insight to deliver practical, achievable solutions. We partner with government, industry, and communities to build resilience where it matters most – ensuring food security, protecting critical infrastructure, and supporting sustainable futures. Let’s work together to turn challenges into action.