Governance
The governing Council of the Dairy Research Foundation comprises members of the Sydney School of Veterinary Science and the University of Sydney, representatives of industry and government groups, and interested individuals from within the dairying community.
Council
The day to day management of the Foundation is carried out by the Council that meets regularly under the chairmanship of the President.
Ex officio council members
| President | Mrs Jane Sherborne |
| Vice-Principal Advancement (or nominee) | Ms Melissa Bonevska |
| Director of Foundation | Prof Yani Garcia |
| Dean, Faculty of Science (University Officer) | Prof Iain Young |
| Vice President | Mr Gavin Moore |
Elected council members
| Ms April Browne | Mr Michael Jeffery |
| Mr Brett Ruth | Dr Nicolas Lyons |
| Prof Cameron Clark | Prof Paul Sheehy |
| Mr Colin Thompson | Mr Peter Beale |
| Mr Daniel Dickeson | Ms Rose Philipzen |
| Miss Helen Golder | Mr Shaughn Morgan |
| Mr Ken Ganer |
Honorary Governors
| Mr Gregory Lindsay-Owen | Dr Jim Gooden |
| Emeritus Prof. Frank Annison | Mr Dave Heptonstall |
| Dr Roy Kellaway |
Administration
| Administrative Officer | Mrs Kirsty Jaensch |