TRI BOARD of directors

Emeritus Professor David Siddle, BA (Hons), PhD, FASSA

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

David Siddle obtained his PhD from the University of Queensland in 1971. As an academic psychologist, he worked in universities in England, Canada and Australia. After appointments at Macquarie University, University of Tasmania, and the University of Queensland, he was appointed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) at the University of Sydney in 1997. He served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at the University of Queensland from 2001 to 2009 where he was responsible for the development and implementation of policy designed to enhance the university’s performance in research and research training.  He was Chair of the Humanities and Social Sciences Panel of the Australian Research Council in 1993 and 1994 and after retirement, served on the Australian Research Council’s Advisory Council. He has served as a Board member for many Cooperative Research Centres, was a Director of the Australian Synchrotron Company and from 2011 to 2014, served as a member of the Higher Education Standards Panel. Until 2017, he was Chair of Brisbane Diamantina Health Partners.

Dr Erin Rayment

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Erin is a leader in commercialisation, passionate about creating impact with research and is currently the Executive Director, Industry Engagement at the Queensland University of Technology.

Prior to joining QUT, Erin has led industry engagement and research development for several universities and has worked across Australia and the United Kingdom. She has a PhD in tissue engineering, is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, is a Registered Technology Transfer Professional and a Superstar of STEM.

Erin contributes to the commercialisation policy discussion through her role as Director of Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia and participation in several government working groups. She is currently Chair of QUT Bluebox, which manages a portfolio of 35+ early stage technology companies across multiple industry sectors, and is a Director of CelluAir.

JIM WALKER AM

Jim Walker is a senior executive with significant corporate leadership and management experience, both nationally and globally. 

He has held senior executive positions with United Technologies, Rockwell Collins and Boeing, leading and building businesses across Australia and the Asia Pacific. He also has significant board and governance experience, both in Australia and Asia.

He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has director experience with listed company, joint venture, not-for-profit and advisory boards.