Governance Podcasts

Episode 54 – Innovation As Central to Sustainability, Not Just Productivity with Greg Harper

Episode 54 – Innovation As Central to Sustainability, Not Just Productivity with Greg Harper

Nov 27, 2025 | , , , ,

In this episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Greg Harper, a longstanding colleague and friend, who has been on the tech transfer and commercialisation journey for many years. In this conversation Greg shares some of his experience and perspectives following his time at CSIRO, as a board member at Meat and Livestock Australia, senior leadership roles within the Agriculture Victoria and most recently at University of Melbourne.

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Episode 34 – Innovation and the board: Reflections on ambition, culture, and the opportunity for Australia with David Thodey

Episode 34 – Innovation and the board: Reflections on ambition, culture, and the opportunity for Australia with David Thodey

May 16, 2024 | , , ,

In this special episode, I had the privilege of talking with David Thodey AO, whose experiences and roles have included board and chair roles in organisations such as Xero, CSIRO, Ramsay Health Care, Telstra, and Chancellor Elect at the University of Sydney. David is also a figurehead and thought leader within AICD, particularly around innovation and the role that it can play in Australian business and society.

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Episode 33 – It takes a village to raise a start up: The importance of advice and governance with Anne-Marie Perret

Episode 33 – It takes a village to raise a start up: The importance of advice and governance with Anne-Marie Perret

Apr 25, 2024 | , , ,

In this episode, we get the chance to catch up with Anne-Marie Perret, an independent advisor and significant contributor to the Canberra innovation ecosystem through her roles as mentor and board member with several ventures. Anne-Marie is also an active member of the Griffin Accelerator (which works alongside the Canberra Innovation Network) as advisor, board member and angel investor.

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