In a seamless transition, Mr Clarke is taking over from current manager Harold Sealy, who is moving to a newly created position with Wellard.

Mr Clarke, a former Landmark stud stock manager who has since set up his own rural consulting business, was handpicked by Mr Sealy and FarmWorks managing director Kevin Gammage to lead FarmWorks Livestock.

His considerable expertise and personal attributes were considered integral to develop the unique culture FarmWorks Livestock had established among staff and clients.

Mr Gammage said Mr Clarke's recruitment to replace Mr Sealy was a real coup for FarmWorks as the company continued to grow its livestock business.

"I can only thank Mr Sealy for his foresight and dedication in building FarmWorks Livestock from virtually nothing into the substantial, client-focussed livestock agency it is today," he said.

"We are extremely fortunate to recruit someone of Mr Clarke's calibre to build on the strong foundations created by Mr Sealy in the past five years and to enhance FarmWorks Livestock's position as the only true, independent force in the WA livestock agency sector.

"He will be instrumental in the continued expansion of the FarmWorks Livestock client base."