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Governance and Management

Board of Management

The Board of Management comprises two executive representatives from each organisation.
From CSU: the Vice-Chancellor and President, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research).
From I&I DPI: the Director-General, and Executive Director (Science & Research). The Board formulates policy and oversees governance and performance.

Industry Advisory Committee

Comprising independent industry representatives, the IAC provides advice on the research priorities and stakeholder engagement of the Centre and promotes the research outcomes.

Director

The Centre Director holds the title of Professor of Agricultural Innovation. This position is jointly funded by I&I NSW and CSU.

Research Management Committee

Consisting of the Director and staff representatives, the RMC is responsible for achieving the research priorities, resource allocation, developing strategic research direction, encouraging active participation of staff and stakeholders and promoting research outcomes.

Contact Information

Director
Prof Deirdre Lemerle, Professor of Agricultural Innovation
e-mail: dlemerle@csu.edu.au
T: +61 2 6938 1667

Secretariat
Ms Helen Burns, Research Liaison Officer
e-mail: helen.burns@industry.nsw.gov.au
T: +61 2 6938 1947

Ms Maree Crowley, Administrative Officer
e-mail: mcrowley@csu.edu.au
T: +61 2 6938 1681

Mrs Sharon Kiss, Administrative Assistant
e-mail: sharon.kiss@industry.nsw.gov.au
T: +61 2 6938 1803

Mrs Raylene Heath, Administrative Assistant
e-mail: rheath@csu.edu.au
T: +61 2 6938 1978