Our Leadership
Governance
The Training Centre is governed through a clear and transparent framework that ensures strong leadership and accountability. An Executive Management Committee oversees the Centre’s strategy and day-to-day direction, supported by a Centre Manager who manages operations. An independent Advisory Board provides guidance, external perspectives, and strong links with industry, government, and community partners.
Professor
Alex Haslam
Centre Director, QUT
Deputy Director,
Program Lead, UQ
Dr. Steve Bickley
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, QUT
Dr. Ho Fai (Ben) Chan
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, QUT
Dr. German Puga
Research Fellow, UWA
Professor Brett Heyward
Associate Director, Industry Engagement, UQ
Dr. Tarli Young
Program Lead, UWA
Professor
Marit Kragt
Jen Petley
Centre Manager, QUT
Advisory Board
The Centre will be supported by an Advisory Board comprising of diverse and experienced industry leaders as well as representatives from the leadership team. The Board will provide guidance on the strategic direction of the Centre’s research and training agendas; oversee industry engagement and outreach activities and facilitate industry networks to promote new collaborative opportunities.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee oversees the overall management, operations, and performance of the Centre. Led by the Centre Director, the Committee membership includes Centre Deputy Director, Associate Director (Research Training), Associate Director (Industry Engagement), Associate Director (Open Innovation Network), Centre Manager and Program Leads across the three collaborating research nodes. The Committee ensures the effective operation of the Centre towards its goal.
Professor Benno Torgler
Research Fellow, UQ
Dr. Stephen Whyte
Senior Research Fellow, QUT