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Chief Executive Officer, Geoscience Australia

Dr Johnson joined Geoscience Australia in 2006 and has been the CEO since 2017. James is a geologist with nearly four decades of professional experience in mining and mineral exploration and leading diverse geoscience teams and national programs that have attracted exploration investment to Australia. Dr Johnson is a member of the Board of the National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) at the Australian National University and the Australian Antarctic Science Council, and a fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering. James has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Sydney and a PhD from the Australian National University. Dr Johnson’s vision for Geoscience Australia is one of deploying integrative geoscience for the economic, social and environmental benefit of Australians. 

Chief of Division, Minerals, Energy and Groundwater, Geoscience Australia

Dr Heap is the Chief of the Minerals, Energy and Groundwater Division at Geoscience Australia. Andrew has more than two decades of professional experience in leading geoscience research in the public sector, collaborating with industry, academia and government to build a national prospectus of Australia’s mineral, energy and groundwater resources that maximise Australia’s resource wealth now and into the future. Andrew has published over 100 scientific papers and technical reports after graduating from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and completing his PhD in Earth Sciences at James Cook University, Australia. Dr Heap is a member of a variety of scientific committees providing strategic direction and advice to industry and government on the application of geoscience to address national and global challenges and also served as a non-Executive Director of CO2CRC Ltd, a not-for-profit research company, supporting the establishment of Australia’s Carbon Capture and Storage industry.

Director, Geological Survey of South Australia

Bronwyn is the Director of the Geological Survey of SA (GSSA) and has over 30 years’ experience in the resources industry as both a geologist and in leadership roles. She has worked across the sector, including oil and gas exploration and development, and government and stakeholder engagement. Working with the GSSA allows her to work with a great team of experienced and highly skilled geoscientists to deliver high quality precompetitive data sets and advice across the mineral and energy sector. 
 

Head of Geoscience Excellence, BHP

Cam is Head of Geoscience Excellence in BHP, leading a global team of experts across all commodities who ensure thought leadership in geoscience applied across the entire value chain. Cam was previously Director of the Centre for Exploration Targeting at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and a Director of SRK Australia. Cam has a PhD from the University of Saskatchewan, is a Board Member of AuScope, an Adjunct Professor at UWA and a recipient of the Gibb-Maitland Medal from the Geological Society of Australia for contributions to Western Australia’s geology and mineral exploration. 

A/g General Manager of Mining Branch, Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Kym is acting General Manager of the Mining Branch at the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. Kym has held positions in the Australian Public Service in climate change, national security, Prime Minister and Cabinet, and education and employment. Kym has worked across several policy areas, including international capacity building, quantitative analysis, modelling, service co-design, and major project delivery. Kym holds an Executive Masters of Public Administration from the Hertie School of Governance, Germany, a Masters of Environmental Management (UNSW), and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) (USyd).  

Head of Net Zero Industries Division, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 

Shane is Head of the Net Zero Industries Division in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. In this role, Shane has responsibility for industrial decarbonisation, Hydrogen, CCS, offshore renewables and new technology deployment. Shane has previously held senior executive roles in energy, resources and environmental regulation. He has represented Australia at various International Energy Agency and G20 meetings and worked closely with former Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel, in his review of the security of the National Electricity Market. Shane holds a degree in science and has over 25 years’ experience in the Australian Public Service at the Commonwealth and State levels and has significant experience in environmental regulation, energy policy and fisheries management reform, having led significant structural reforms at both the State and Commonwealth levels.