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CSIRO Board overview

The CSIRO Board is responsible to the Australian Government for the overall strategy, governance and performance of CSIRO.

Chairman and members of the Board

Dr John Stocker, apppointed Chair of the CSIRO Board 2 July 2007.
Dr John Stocker AO: CSIRO Board Chairman

Dr Stocker has a distinguished career in pharmaceutical research and extensive experience in the management of research and development and in its commercialisation. 
An image of Dr. Megan Clark, CEO of CSIRO.
Dr Megan Clark: Chief Executive and CSIRO Board member

Dr Megan Clark is the Chief Executive of CSIRO.
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Ms Mary Boydell: CSIRO Board Member

Ms Boydell is a Chartered Accountant with extensive board experience in the private and public sectors, combined with senior management roles within the corporate and legal professions.
Professor Ian Chubb AC: CSIRO Board Member.
Prof. Ian Chubb AC: CSIRO Board Member

Professor Chubb was appointed to the CSIRO Board in August 2008.
Dr Terry Cutler
Dr Terry Cutler: CSIRO Board Member

Dr Terry Cutler has held numerous important advisory and decision-making positions with Australian government agencies, and was appointed to the CSIRO Board in July 2002.
Dr Eileen Doyle: CSIRO Board Member.
Dr Eileen Doyle: CSIRO Board Member

Dr Doyle was appointed to the CSIRO Board in February 2006.
The Honourable John Kerin
The Honourable John Kerin AM: CSIRO Board Member

Mr John Kerin has significant government experience and has held various high-level positions in a range of organisations and sectors.
Deborah O’Toole
Ms Deborah O’Toole: CSIRO Board Member

Ms Deborah O'Toole was appointed to the CSIRO Board in April 2003, after being admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1981, and a successful corporate career .
A picture of Mr Doug Rathbone.
Mr Doug Rathbone AM: CSIRO Board Member

Mr Douglas Rathbone brings to the CSIRO Board extensive experience in chemical manufacturing and the transfer of technology innovation to commercial applications.
Professor Tom Spurling
Prof. Tom Spurling AM: CSIRO Board Member

Professor Tom Spurling brings his extensive knowledge of science, research leadership and public policy to the CSIRO Board.