Dr Erica Smyth is exceptional for her leadership of technology-based enterprises, particularly through policy and technical improvement/innovation. She is Chairman of Toro Energy (uranium), Scitech, the Diabetes Research Foundation (WA), and ScreenWest, and Director of ANSTO, EMECO Holdings Ltd (heavy earth moving equipment) and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA). She is an influential and inspirational advocate of the minerals and energy industries, speaking on various topics including Australia's energy options, nuclear energy, innovation, regional development, women in business, diversity, community consultation and leadership.