Catriona Macleod, Chair
Professor Catriona Macleod is a senior scientist with more than 20 years’ experience in environmental and natural resource management and science to support sustainable development, particularly as this relates to spatial planning and multiple use management in marine and coastal ecosystems. Her advice is frequently sought on marine and coastal environmental issues, both within Australia and overseas. She has a keen interest in science communication and how to use science most effectively to inform and improve decision making. She is currently head of the Ecology & Biodiversity Centre at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Todd Milne
Todd is the General Manager of Nyrstar zinc smelter in Hobart. He has over 20 years’ experience in environmental, sustainability and health and safety fields. Prior to Nyrstar, Todd gained broad experience through a range of roles taking in: environmental economics; policy and regulation; management systems and quality; and technical advisory services. He has worked in regulation and capacity-building roles within a number of jurisdictions and levels of government in Australia and previously operated an environment, engineering and sustainability consultancy focussed on urban water management. Todd is passionate about driving advancement of ESG goals in all his endeavours.
Frances Smith
Fran Smith is Head of Water and Environment at TasWater with over 20 years of experience in the Tasmanian water industry with a focus on water quality, environmental risk management, quality systems and data management. Fran has been on the board of the Wellington Park Management Trust since 2018 and is president-elect of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute Tasmania for 2024. Fran has a background in science and compliance and is passionate about using data to make informed decisions, communicating science and working with stakeholders to make a difference to our waterways.
Charles Livesey
Charles Livesey is an Environmental Scientist with over 20 years experience working in the environment sector with a focus on environmental compliance and risk management, strategy development, Environmental Impact Assessment and infrastructure development approvals. He is founder and Director of CDL Environmental consulting.
Emilio Reale
Emilio Reale is the Chief Executive Officer of Glenorchy City Council with over 25 years’ experience in local government and infrastructure delivery in Tasmania. He has held senior roles including Deputy CEO of Glenorchy City Council and General Manager of Huon Valley Council and brings both public and private sector experience. Emilio has led major infrastructure and organisational reform programs and has a strong focus on governance, financial sustainability, and regional collaboration. He brings a pragmatic, outcomes-focused perspective to complex environmental and cross-council issues through his experience in local government. Emilio holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Leadership, is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and has postgraduate qualifications in Public Sector Management.