Company
Every investor coverage indicates participated in a round Better Cotton Initiative raised.
Companies Better Cotton Initiative acquired or merged with, per published coverage. Buying a company is not investing in one: nothing here counts in the deals column.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Allan Williams | Senior Agronomic Advisor (former) | Cotton Research and Development Corporation (Fri 21 Aug 2026), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (Mon 22 Jun 2026) |
Stories naming Better Cotton Initiative. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
CRDC marks Allan Williams' 2026 industry service award with a career retrospective, covering his decades across cotton research bodies and his recent departure as the corporation's executive director.
Australia's cotton research body CRDC has appointed Dr Georgina Pengilley as Managing Director from late July 2026, with Allan Williams stepping aside after 14 years.