The Team on the Farm
MCNE employs a dedicated team of passionate people with over 50 years of combined on-farm experience, including a full time agronomist, the expertise of an organic chemist and a sales and marketing team, all ready to assist our customers.
Throughout the year, many different skills are required to ensure that our trees are grown to their full potential. Our team uses practical management systems, integrated pest handling strategies, eco-friendly weed control techniques and intelligent engineering throughout the distillery and storage facility. Our team members are highly experienced in the cultivation, distillation and storage of Tea Tree Oil and all are committed to the MCNE values of a sustainable approach to farming and business.
Yannick Castella - Business Development Manager
Yannick undertook studies in International Business (SCU) and Languages (UNE). He completed an internship as a financial planner with a leading global company. Joining the Main Camp Group in 2003 under the guidance of pioneers in the Australian Essential Oils industry, he gained valuable knowledge and skills.
Phillip Butlin – Managing Director
Phillip has been Main Camp’s managing director since he and two other Australian founding shareholders acquired the Main Camp farm in 2010. Phillip has overseen a period of investment and growth for Main Camp. Until June 2009 Phillip was an executive of the agri-business group, Great Southern Limited having joined Great Southern in January 2004, appointed to the board of the listed company in December 2006 and being promoted to Deputy CEO in March 2008.
Maxime Deleu - Commercial Manager
As MCNE's Commercial Manager, Maxime leads the Sales & Marketing team and oversees key functions of the Quality Assurance system, he liaises with customers worldwide and ensures the effectiveness of our operations. Holding 2 Masters Degrees in Business & Information systems, Maxime is a trilingual sales professional with a successful track record in fast-paced & multicultural environments, he has been involved in the Australian Essential Oils industry for many years.
