Board of Directors

Board Chair, Nominations and Remuneration Committee Chair

Leadership, commercialisation strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship

Craig is an experienced company director, currently Chair of Silex Systems, a director of Sydney Water and a director of Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites Cooperative Research Centre (SoMAC). He has extensive experience in research and commercialisation strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship across a wide range of global projects and industry sectors.

Board member

Meteorology, astronomy, policy, leadership, gender equity

Sue’s commitment to science and equity underpins her roles as Marine National Facility Steering Committee Chair, WMO Study Group Chair, and Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute board and UTS Council member. She was BOM Chief Scientist and inaugural Superstar of STEM.

Board member

Leadership, research strategy, research and innovation policy

Anne-Marie was one of the original architects of NCRIS. She’s Deputy Chief Executive at Universities Australia and previously held executive positions with Australia’s Chief Scientist, Universities Australia and Department of Industry. Her international experience includes the UN and OECD.

Board member, Audit and Risk Committee Chair

Leadership, business, finance

Toni is Director, National Collections & Marine Infrastructure at CSIRO. A CPA and Telstra Tasmanian Businesswoman of the Year winner, she’s a member of the Atlas of Living Australia board. Toni was Executive Director for CSIRO’s Future Research Vessel Project.

Board member

Data science, digital economy, leadership, research

Ian is the NSW Chief Data Scientist and CEO of NSW Data Analytics Centre. With 25 years’ experience leading large ICT and research organisations, he’s a thought leader on the digital economy and technology’s societal impacts.

Board member

Nanotechnology, research strategy and leadership

Joe is the founding Director of Defence Science and Technology Organisation and a board member for Microscopy Australia, TERN, NIF and QCIF.

Board member

Technology, business strategy, entrepreneurship, innovation, government

Russell is an experienced director who chaired boards at Nectar and ASX-listed companies. He’s a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and was recognised by SmartCompany as one of Australia’s 12 Most Influential People in Technology.