Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, today announced the appointment of Dr Rob Hough as Executive Director, Environment, Energy and Resources (EER) following an international search.
Dr Hough will be responsible for CSIRO’s Environment, Energy and Resources sector which brings together research to help Australia navigate the transition to net zero, build resilience and adapt to a changing climate, protect and restore our environment, and create greater value from our energy and mineral resources.
On announcing the appointment, CSIRO Chief Executive, Dr Doug Hilton said Dr Hough has held various leadership roles during his nearly 25-year career at CSIRO. He is currently acting Executive Director, Technology, National Facilities and Collections (TNFC) and was previously the Director of Mineral Resources.
“Rob has led research spanning earth sciences, minerals, advanced sensing technologies and scientific infrastructure. He has a deep understanding of both the science and the national opportunities ahead of us, and I’m thrilled that he will bring his collaborative and strategic leadership to this role”.
Dr Hough said he was excited to be stepping into this role.
“Since joining CSIRO almost 25 years ago, I’ve had the privilege of leading innovative teams working alongside some of the best minds in Australia to solve problems at a national scale.
“I am looking forward to working with our people and partners to continue to grow an ambitious research portfolio in areas of national priority, such as accelerating a low-emission, reliable and affordable energy transition, securing greater value through the transformation of critical minerals, and tackling the pressing problem of climate change.”
