Andrew Ash - CSIRO Director
Director, CSIRO Climate Adaptation National Research Flagship

Dr Ash was appointed to the Board on 22 June 2010.  He is a senior research scientist in CSIRO and was from 2007 until April 2013 the Director of the CSIRO Climate Adaptation National Research Flagship. Dr Ash was the inaugural Director of the Flagship, setting its research directions and leading research partnerships with government, industries and communities. Dr Ash has a keen interest in better integrating our understanding of climate science with decision-making and developing ways to mainstream climate adaptation into policy and industry. Throughout his career, a feature of Dr Ash's research has been a systems approach that strives to examine both biophysical and management aspects of environmental sustainability.

Clem Campbell - Community Leader
Chair, Earth Charter Australia

Clem is actively involved with global sustainability with his work at the EcoCentre, Griffith University, as chair of Earth Charter Australia and involvement with Earth Dialogues 2006 Brisbane.

Clem graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree and worked as an Agricultural Economist and Research Development Officer in western and regional areas of Queensland.

Clem was elected to the Parliament of Queensland as the Member for Bundaberg. He was elected five times and retired undefeated in 1998. He served as the Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees and was a member of ministerial committees including Finance, Primary Industries, Health and Education.

Clem has served as a member of the Central Queensland University Council, is currently the chair of Earth Charter Australia and a Director of Football Queensland.

Kym Collins - Professional Director (Chair)
Director, Stanwell Corporation

Kym Collins was the previous Chairman and a Director of Tarong Energy Corporation since 2005. Kym is now a director of Stanwell Corporation, Queensland's largest generator of electricity from coal, gas and hydro fuel sources.

 

An experienced electrical engineer and project manager from the commercial construction industry, Kym has led Siemens Ltd Building Automation in Queensland.

 

Kym has also served as a committee member of the Institute of Hospital Engineers, Little Athletics, St. Aidan's Old Girls Association and C&K Kindergartens.

 

Kym has a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and Master of Business Administration, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course.

 

Kym is currently Deputy Chair of Green Cross Australia's Board of Directors.

Prof. Paul Hardisty - Sustainability Leader
Global Director, EcoNomics and Sustainability, WorleyParsons

Professor Paul Hardisty is Executive Director for Sustainability and EcoNomics^TM for WorleyParsons, one of the world's largest engineering companies.

 

He has spent over 20 years advising industry and government on environmental strategy and sustainability, with a focus on the economics of environmental protection.

 

Paul is a visiting professor in Environmental Engineering and at Imperial College London and an adjunct professor at the University of Western Australia School of Business, where he teaches sustainability and climate change to MBA students.

 

He is the author of a recent book, The Economics of Groundwater Protection and Remediation, and his new book The Economics of Environmental Protection: Quantifying Sustainability in Industry.

 

Paul is a member of the Waste Management Authority of Western Australia, advising the Minister of Environment.

Bruce Esplin AM- Emergency Expert
Emergency Services Commissioner (ret.)

Paul Zealand - Energy Executive
Chief Executive Officer, Origin Energy's Upstream division

Paul Zealand has more than 35 years of oil and gas industry experience in marine, exploration, production, refining and strategy development.

 

Paul is Origin Energy's Chief Executive Officer for the Upstream division and manages Origin's portfolio of oil and gas assets in Australia, New Zealand, and internationally including Australia's largest coal seam gas resources in Central Queensland. He is also responsible for Origin's exploration activities focused on the long-term growth and development of the Upstream business.

 

Paul is a Vice President of the Queensland Resources Council.

 

Prior to joining Origin in 2005, Paul was Country Chairman for the Shell Companies in New Zealand, and also General Manager for the Shell Todd Operating Services (STOS) Company. During his 25 years with Shell, Paul also held positions in various locations in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

 

In life outside work, Paul is a car enthusiast and enjoys travel, walking, skiing and water sports.

Paul Wallis - Design Engineer
Office Leader, Arup

Tony Pfeiffer - Alternative Energy Expert
Group Manager, Alternative Energy Solutions, Ergon Energy

Mr Pfeiffer was appointed to the Board on 8 May 2012.  He is Executive General Manager Asset Management for Ergon Energy. He has more than 29 years experience in electricity utility industries including 10 years as General Manager Regulatory Affairs for Ergon Energy where he had overall responsibility for the regulatory functions of both Ergon Energy's Distribution and Retail activities and more recently as the GM Alternative Energy Solutions for Ergon Energy where he had accountability for developing a range of alternative approaches to traditional energy supply methods.

 

Mr Pfeiffer holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from Adelaide University and a Diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, is a Chartered Professional Engineer, a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia, A Registered Professional Engineer Queensland and a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

 

Special Responsibilities - Mr Pfeiffer is a member of the Audit, Risk and Finance Committee.

Rob Hudson - Creative Strategy Expert
National Digital Director, George Patterson Y&R

Rob is a George Patterson Y&R's National Digital Director, overseeing all five offices.

 

He has over 18 years experience creating, managing and delivering strategically smart, highly creative, digital solutions for a wide range of clients including Suncorp, Cadbury, Australian Defence Force, Team Vodafone, AFL, Telstra, Microsoft, BBC, Calvin Klein, Omega Watches, Rolls Royce, Fujifilm and State and Local Governments.

 

Rob has an employment history that spans the creative field, development and strategy. He sits on George Patterson's national executive board.