Industry Innovation and Science Australia Board

The board gives independent advice to the Australian Government on industry, innovation, science and research.

Meet the board

Our board members are high-profile entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and educators with extensive local and global experience.

Industry Innovation and Science Australia Chair
Mr Rossdeutscher AM brings extensive board experience and expertise in Australia's innovation ecosystem. This includes over 2 decades of work in industry and academia across multiple sectors and technologies.
Industry Innovation and Science Australia board member
Ms Stafford has an extensive background in technology development and commercialisation in global resources markets.
Industry Innovation and Science Australia board member
Dr Samuell is a medical and behavioural economics specialist using innovation, expertise and experience in data to identify and solve complex behavioural problems.
Industry Innovation and Science Australia board member
Professor Stewart has advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence and robotics expertise and has pioneered work in university and industry collaboration and research commercialisation.
Industry Innovation and Science Australia board member
Professor Chen has received international recognition for her expertise in ethical and human-centred artificial intelligence and data science. She also has experience in fostering innovation and digital transformation
Industry Innovation and Science Australia board member
Ms Glazebrook has strong entrepreneurial experience and engagement with venture capital in the technological sector. She also has expertise in behavioural economics.
Industry Innovation and Science Australia board member
Dr Achariya has in-depth experience in scaling innovation from industry, research and entrepreneurial pathways for commercial impact in the agriculture and food industry and sector.
Industry Innovation and Science Australia board member
Ms Andrén has an accomplished track record in demand-led innovation and commercialisation. Her work includes scaling high growth technology ventures and implementing innovation ecosystems, with advanced technology sector expertise in life sciences, digital and agrifood tech.
Industry Innovation and Science Australia board member
Mr McCulloch has deep experience in enabling innovators and entrepreneurs across Australia. He is an expert on building support systems and organisations to progress from ideation to scaling to investment.
Industry Innovation and Science Australia board member
Ms Scott is an experienced chair and board director, bringing expertise in industry superannuation, research commercialisation and government. A former Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney who has represented Australian local governments at National Cabinet, she has a demonstrated ability to engage widely with stakeholders to drive investment in innovation outcomes.

Board member terms of appointment

Members of the board as at 5 March 2025.

Member State First term Second term
Mr Peter Rossdeutscher AM WA 23/01/2025 – 22/01/2028 NA
Dr Doron Samuell NSW 11/04/2022 – 10/04/2025 NA
Ms Lauren Stafford WA 07/10/2020 – 06/10/2023 27/11/2023 – 26/11/2026
Professor Cori Stewart QLD 27/11/2023 – 26/11/2026 NA
Professor Fang Chen NSW  27/11/2023 – 26/11/2026 NA
Ms Kate Glazebrook NSW  27/11/2023 – 26/11/2026 NA
Dr Angeline Achariya VIC 24/02/2025 – 23/02/2028 NA
Ms Petra Andrén NSW 24/02/2025 - 23/02/2028 NA
Mr Brodie McCulloch WA 24/02/2025 – 23/02/2028 NA
Ms Linda Scott NSW 24/02/2025 – 23/02/2028 NA
Ms Meghan Quinn PSM ACT Ongoing
Ex-officio member

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