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News & Views item - June 2013 |
CSIRO Chairman Announces Extension to Chief Executive's Contract. (June 3, 2013)
CSIRO released the following statement yesterday. For some it may be interpreted as an acknowledgement of Steady as she sinks. Listing "fast Wireless Local Area Networks are now licensed for use in billions of devices worldwide" developed a decade ago by the THEN CSIRO implying that it is associated with the current regime being just one example.
CSIRO
Chairman Mr Simon McKeon has announced today that Chief Executive Dr Megan Clark
has agreed to extend her term with CSIRO to the end of 2014.
“The Board has full confidence in Dr Clark and supports the continuing execution
of the CSIRO strategy which is focused on answering big questions and increasing
Australia’s productivity through the organisation’s world class science
capability,” Mr McKeon said.
Under Dr Clark’s leadership over the past four and half years CSIRO has
significantly increased its engagement with industry and the community. Dr Clark
has set the CSIRO vision of building five global innovation precincts for
Australia in plant and agricultural, resource, environmental, human life and
materials and manufacturing sciences. She has also led a strong focus on
ensuring the safety and welfare of CSIRO people and affiliates and embedding a
values-based culture.
Dr Clark will continue to implement the 2011-15 strategic objectives including
providing a platform for the organisation under a future new Chief Executive to
lead the development and implementation of the 2015-2020 Strategic Plan.
“I am very proud of the impact that CSIRO is delivering to the nation under
Megan Clark," Mr McKeon said.
"We’ve seen the Hendra virus vaccine developed and brought to market in three
years, fast Wireless Local Area Networks are now licensed for use in billions of
devices worldwide.These and many other examples are a demonstration of
passionate leadership with a deep commitment to applied science.
“CSIRO is well positioned to continue its 87-year role as a trusted advisor to
the community, governments and industry.”