Academy announces new Chief Executive

Anna-Maria Arabia

The Academy has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Anna-Maria Arabia.

Following a distinguished career working in science advocacy, science policy and with not-for-profits, Ms Arabia will take up the role from 24 October. The leadership she will bring to the organisation will have a positive impact on Australian science and research.

Ms Arabia has worked at Science & Technology Australia as CEO; Questacon as General Manager; and most recently as Director of Policy/Principal Adviser to the Federal Leader of the Opposition. She succeeds Dr Sue Meek who stepped down in July after eight years of service.

Read the official announcement

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