CENPCT Governance

The Centre’s governance model comprises of a panel of Leadership, a Research Committee, and a Science and Impact Advisory Board.

Leadership

Professor Brendan Wintle

CENTRE DIRECTOR
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Wintle (UoM) is an acknowledged and highly cited research leader in the field of modelling and quantitative ecology in support of policy. Having founded Australia’s newly-launched Biodiversity Council, he is also Director of the Melbourne Biodiversity Institute, the University of Melbourne’s focal point for biodiversity research, engagement, partnership and impact.
While known for translational impact, Wintle importantly has led large, high-impact research consortia, including six years as Director of the $60M NESP Threatened Species Recovery Hub. His approach is characterised by thought leadership specifically toward policy transformation and public motivation; shaping impact towards the contemporary political context.
Wintle carries this background into his Directorship of CENPCT: overseeing all operations, relationships and research direction. In collaboration with Deputy Directors, Theme Leaders and the Advisory Board, Wintle is dedicated to fostering centre cohesion, esprit de corp, engagement, and ultimately strong, creative, and regenerative outcomes for ecosystems, biodiversity, and the climate - including people.
Associate Professor Carina Wyborn

DEPUTY DIRECTOR (PARTNERSHIP & IMPACT)
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Wyborn (ANU) is an emerging global leader in environmental social science, focussing on transdisciplinary research to examine how knowledge is deployed in environmental governance. Her work produces practical insights to support transdisciplinary interventions in environmental governance.
Wyborn will oversee the establishment of the Centre’s Partner Innovation Lab and opportunities for maximising positive impact of research through partnership, co-design and translation.
Professor Martine Maron

DEPUTY DIRECTOR (EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT)
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Maron (UQ) is a global leader in environmental policy research and thought leadership, having led United Nations and national development of offset and compensation policies.
With a national reputation for nurturing and launching the careers of Early Career Researchers (ECRs), Maron is expertly positioned to lead the Centre’s ‘ECR Climate and Nature Academy’ with a focus on maximising networks, innovation opportunities, impact and career development for ECRs.