Kirsten Rose Ftse Gaicd

Kirsten Rose FTSE GAICD serves as the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of Future Industries at the CSIRO since August 2020, and has recently taken on the role of Non-Executive Director at Pilbara Ports as of December 2023. Kirsten holds directorial roles at AmCham Australia and previously at CEDA, contributing to the WA State Advisory Council. Kirsten chaired the Defence Science Centre of Western Australia from 2021 until February 2023, supporting collaboration within the national Defence enterprise. Prior experience includes leadership positions at BHP as Head of Innovation, Sustainable Operations, and as CEO of the Sustainable Energy Association of Australia. Kirsten's educational background includes a BA in Art History and European History from Northwestern University and executive education in Innovation from MIT Sloan School of Management, combined with membership credentials from the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).