In addition to CEAT Director, Owen is an ANU Entrepreneurial Professor and leads the Atkin Group in the Research School of Biology, studying plant respiration and environmental factors.
Benjamin Bek
Chief Operating Officer (interim)
Benjamin brings a wealth of commercial and operational experience from managing both university and private sector businesses. He is CEAT interim COO until June 2024.
Mandy Nguyen
Chief Operating Officer (on leave)
Mandy began her role as CEAT's Chief Operations Officer in 2020, after years at ANU in various finance roles, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the executive team and operational management of CEAT.
Martin Amidy
Senior Fellow in Agri-Technology and Research Translation Initiative Lead
Martin's work with CEAT fosters collaboration and facilitates relationships between CEAT, ANU researchers and industry stakeholders.
Rachael Rodney Harris
Innovation Training & Education Lead
Rachael is an ag researcher and educator whose work delivers industry training and education activities.
Denise Higgins
Senior Manager Strategic planning
Denise provides evidential advice to CEAT’s Executive and Governance Committee to inform business decision-making.
Anne-Sophie Dielen
Industry Engagement Senior Manager
Anne-Sophie combines strong engagement and advocacy skills, regulatory and policy expertise, with a background in plant science.
Meredith Thomas
Executive Officer
Meredith has experience in business, education and research management, contract management and partnership building.
Phillipa Wilkes
Senior Administration Officer
Pip provides executive support to the Director and CEAT team, Hub community and stakeholders.
Liam Wong
Data Analyst
Liam has background in the IT industry and holds double Masters degrees in IT and Data Analytics. He supports CEAT’s evaluation and reporting through meaningful management of data.
Alex Maier
Marketing and Communications Manager
Alex leads Marketing and Communications for CEAT following extensive experience in the Australian public service.
She works Mon, Wed-Fri.
Bec Hopkins
Senior MarComms Officer
Bec has worked across many roles at the University and provides MarComms support to CEAT.
She works Mon -Thurs.
Alex Hart
Administration Officer
Alex provides general administrative support to the CEAT team and Hub members.
She works Mon -Wed.
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