Board members

Ms Ming Long has significant experience as a non-executive director and is currently on the Board of Telstra, IFM Investors, QBE Insurance (Auspac) and the Committee for Economic Development of Australia. Ms Long is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a member of Chief Executive Women. She was formerly Chair of Diversity Council Australia and AMP Capital Funds Management Limited.
Term of appointment: 06.03.25 to 05.03.30

Dr Hilton is a molecular and cellular biologist, and former Director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI). At WEHI, his medical research focussed on understanding how blood cells communicate, using this knowledge to improve disease treatments. He is a fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering and The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. Dr Hilton is also a board member of Australians Investing in Women.
Term of appointment: 29.09.23 to 28.09.28

Professor Alex Brown is an internationally recognised clinician and researcher who has worked in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health for his entire career. He is the Professor of Indigenous Genomics at the Telethon Kids Institute and the Australian National University. A proud member of the Yuin nation, Professor Brown is the first Indigenous scientist appointed to the CSIRO Board, bringing a wealth of experience in understanding and overcoming health inequalities and bridging connections across science ecosystems.
Term of Appointment: 16.03.23 to 15.03.28 (commenced duties 03.04.23)

Professor Emma Johnston is an authority in marine science and conservation, and an influential figure in the Australian higher education and research sector. Professor Johnston is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne. She was previously Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at the University of Sydney. Previously Professor Johnston was Dean of Science and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Research at the University of New South Wales, and President of Science & Technology Australia. Professor Johnston is a Director on the Board of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Governor of the Ian Potter Foundation, and an elected fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, and the Royal Society of New South Wales.
Term of Appointment: 22.08.23 to 21.08.27 (commenced duties 11.09.23)

Emeritus Professor Roy Green was previously a Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge, Dean of UTS Business School, Macquarie Graduate School of Management and Dean and Vice-President for Research at the National University of Ireland, Galway. Professor Green has consulted and published widely in the areas of innovation policy and management and is on the Board of SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) and the Australian Design Council. He is also Chair of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub, the Port of Newcastle and a member of the Charles Sturt University Council.
Term of Appointment: 07.12.23 to 06.12.28

Mr Terry Moran has extensive experience in the public service, most notably as Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, and the Department of Premier and Cabinet (Vic). Mr Moran is former CEO of the Office of the State Training Board (Vic) and the Australian National Training Authority (QLD) and was Queensland's Director-General of Education. Since retirement he has been Chair of the Barangaroo Delivery Authority, the Cranlana Foundation, the Melbourne Theatre Company, and Centre for Policy Development. He has also been Director and Deputy President of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Director of the Menzies Foundation, and National President of the Institute of Public Administration Australia.
Term of appointment: 24.04.24 to 23.04.27 (commenced duties 27.06.24)

Dr Cathy Foley is an Australian physicist with a distinguished career in developing the science and technology of devices, sensors, systems development and materials science. Her most successful project led to the commercialisation of LANDTEM™ that assisted in uncovering billions of dollars of mineral resources. She joined the CSIRO Board after 40 years of service to CSIRO that included roles as Chief of Materials Science and Engineering, Science Director, Deputy Director of Manufacturing , CSIRO Chief Scientist and Australia’s Chief Scientist. Dr Foley was instrumental in establishing Australia's quantum industry and led the development of the National Quantum Industry Strategy for the government. Dr Foley is a strong proponent of open access, diversity and inclusion in STEM and trust in science. She is currently Editor-in-Chief of Superconductor Science and Technology; chairs the Government's Methane Measurement Panel; is a Trustee of the Australian Museum and a "Mind in Residence" at Questacon.
Term of appointment: 03.01.25 to 02.01.28

Vanessa has strong commercial, project development and strategy experience gained over 20+ years working across the energy, water and sustainability sectors. Vanessa’s current roles include NED AGL Energy and Chair of AGL’s Safety and Sustainability committee, NED with Port of Townsville and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, NED of Future Energy Exports CRC and Chair of Centacare, a large NFP that provides disability and family support services. Vanessa also serves on a Griffith business school advisory board, is an AICD graduate and is a member of Chief Executive Women. Term of appointment: 06.03.25 to 05.03.28