Steering group

The steering group’s role is to help the platform to achieve its objective through regular oversight of the strategic direction and delivery of science.

The Steering Group’s primary role is to help the Platform to achieve its objective through regular oversight of the strategic direction, performance and delivery of Platform science as described in the Platform Plan and in accordance with the Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) Investment Contract.

The Steering Group is expected to endorse and provide independent advice on strategic decisions taken by the Platform, in line with the Platform Plan and policy intent.

Chair

Members

General Manager
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)

Chief Advisor, Precision Health and AI
Ministry of Health

Chief Science Advisor
Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI)

Former Governor-General of New Zealand

Senior Investment Manager
Brandon Capital Partners

Distinguished Professor
University of Otago

Scientist | Biotech Executive | Innovator

Observers

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research
Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington

Deputy Vice Chancellor Research
University of Auckland

Senior Investment Manager
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)