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CSIRO’s Executive Team is responsible for the development and implementation of the organisational strategy. The Executive Team comprises the Chief Executive, two Deputy Chief Executives, five Science Group Executives and four Corporate Operational Group Executive Directors.

An image of Dr. Megan Clark, CEO of CSIRO.

Dr Megan Clark is the Chief Executive of CSIRO.

Photograph of Dr Alastair Robertson, Deputy Chief Executive, Science Strategy and Investment.

Dr Alastair Robertson oversees CSIRO’s science strategy and investment, particularly the management and development of the National Research Flagship program, the Science Investment Process, the science performance framework and science into policy.

Mr Mike Whelan, Executive Director Corporate Operations.

Mr Mike Whelan develops and implements performance measurement, corporate governance and benefit realisation frameworks as part of the senior management team of CSIRO.

Dr Joanne Daly.

Dr Joanne Daly became the Group Executive, Agribusiness, in April 2007. She represents the Agribusiness Group at the Executive level and is responsible for CSIRO research that enhances the global competitiveness and sustainability of agribusiness industries.

Dr Andrew Johnson, Acting Executive Director, Strategic Change Programs
Dr Andrew Johnson is a leader of environment and sustainability-related research at CSIRO and a member of the Executive Team.
Photograph of Dr Steve Morton, Visiting Scientist, CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems
Dr Steve Morton is a research scientist and manager with a background in arid zone ecology and sustainable development. After some years as Chief of CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems, Steve is now CSIRO’s Group Executive for Manufacturing, Materials and Minerals.
Portrait of Beverley Ronalds, Chief of CSIRO Petroleum.

As Group Executive, Energy, Dr Beverley Ronalds is focused on providing quality research and technology-based industrial solutions to the rapidly evolving needs of the energy sector.

Photo: Dr Alex Zelinsky

Dr Alex Zelinsky is a leader in the Australian ICT industry who is recognised as an outstanding scientist and an innovator. Dr Zelinsky has successfully delivered R&D results of significant commercial value and global impact.

Photograph of Mr Nigel Poole, Executive Director, Business Development and Commercialisation.

Mr Nigel Poole is CSIRO’s Executive Director, Commercial.  He currently leading a major licensing and litigation programme in the US.

Portrait image of Wealth from Oceans Director, Mr Craig Roy.

Mr Craig Roy is responsible for the leadership and integration of the enterprise's Human Resources, Health and Safety, Environmental Sustainability and Strategic Change activities.

Mr Allan Gaukroger

Mr Allan Gaukroger was appointed Chief Finance Officer in January 2008 bringing with him a wide range of experience and a solid track record from a range of private and public sector organisations.

Portrait image of Dr James Bradfield Moody.

Dr James Bradfield Moody supports CSIRO's future development agenda, bringing his experience in engineering and innovation theory and his work with the United Nations.