Chris Goodes

Chris Goodes is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in innovation strategy development and implementation, currently serving as a Senior Innovation Specialist at Management Consulting since October 2015. In addition, Chris holds the position of Enterprise Professor at the University of Melbourne, focusing on enhancing industry linkages. Previously, Chris was the Chief Development Officer for Innovation at Rio Tinto, overseeing the development of breakthrough technologies in mining and mineral recovery from November 2006 to September 2015. Earlier roles include General Manager Innovation and Chief Adviser Energy at CSIRO, as well as Deputy Chief Executive at CRC for Polymers. Chris holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Metallurgy from The University of Queensland, an MBA in Technology Management from Deakin University, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Chemistry from Bendigo College of Advanced Education, supplemented by a Diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.