Professor Tony Peacock plays a critical role in the Cooperative Research Centres Program as CEO of the CRC Association. He has personally raised the profile of the program, provided invaluable support for existing Centres and proponents of new proposals, effectively communicated with Governments and the broader community on issues relating to CRCs and also on the innovation and education systems in general. Tony has played a major role in the critical issue in Australia of improving collaboration between industry, universities and other research organisations.
A distinguished researcher, he was previously the CEO of two successful CRCs.