Dr Susie Robinson leads the Australian Plant Phenomics Facility (APPF), a world-class research and innovation facility underpinning new developments in plant phenomics, to accelerate the development of new and improved crops, novel medicines, healthier food and more sustainable agricultural practice.

Prior to this, Susie was CEO of Higher Education Consulting Group, a specialist strategy consultancy, servicing the university, research and innovation sector, and was formerly Director, International and Industry Engagement for the Australian Technology Network of Universities. This is in addition to senior and executive roles in the UK and South Australian Governments in the portfolios of innovation, research, higher education, treasury and finance, and public sector performance.

Susie’s corporate governance experience includes Board roles with a major Australian zoo, disability service providers and educational institutions, including the Governing Council of the University of Adelaide. Trained in the sciences and business management, she holds a PhD from Cambridge University, UK. In her spare time, she is a keen accordionist.

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