Eileen is an esteemed business leader who has built her career primarily in industrial companies drawing on a foundation of a doctorate in mathematics/statistics. She is actively engaged in promoting technological innovation in the companies in which she is involved. She has played a key role in governance of research institutions. She has been a business angel for many years and is committed to the economic and social development of the Hunter Region in New South Wales. She is a role model for women in industrial companies and acts as an advocate for women pursuing careers in STEM related fields.