Hannah Brown

Hannah Brown is an Adelaide-born and educated executive leader in the research, development, and innovation sector, currently serving as the Executive Director of the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI). They previously led Strategy, Innovation, and Operations at the Victorian Heart Institute in Melbourne and have held various academic roles, including teaching at the University of Adelaide and postdoctoral positions at Baylor College of Medicine and the French National Institute of Agricultural Research. Additionally, Hannah is a Board Director for Women in STEMM Australia and the founder of Hannah Brown Consulting. They emphasize the importance of storytelling and effective communication in transforming scientific ideas into impactful actions.