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Life Sciences Queensland Limited (LSQ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Peter Andrews as its new Chairman, effective from July 2017.
With years of experience in academia leading multidisciplinary scientific teams and establishing entrepreneurial research centres, Prof Andrews brings with him a wealth of knowledge, and will undoubtedly help to strengthen the life sciences industry in the state.
Prof Andrews served as Queensland’s Chief Scientist for seven years, from 2003 to 2010, during which time he was a pioneer of innovation and knowledge industries in Queensland, sharing his unique experience across government and industry.
“Having been part of the team that helped bring Life Sciences Queensland Limited (LSQ) into being, I am truly excited by the opportunity to help strengthen and shape the further growth of the lifesciences industry in Queensland” Professor Andrews said.
LSQ CEO Mario Pennisi stated that he “is confident that Prof Andrews’ dedication and ability to work with both the private and public sectors will help LSQ to continue its important role in the growing life sciences sector, and I look forward to working with him”.
Pennisi said that the “innovation from life sciences is what will feed, fuel and heal Queenslanders – and thus will in time create the new industries and the associated jobs”.
Prof Andrews stated that “I am keen to become re-engaged with LSQ because I believe the organisation now has the capability and the global networks to capitalise on our investment in life sciences research by attracting more industry, investment and commercial acumen to Queensland”.
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