Dr. Graeme Woodrow is nominated for his exemplary leadership of R&D-based enterprises for the benefit of Australian industry and for the health of the community. He has over 25 years of achievement in building biotechnology-based businesses. As a senior executive and company director he has played a foundational role in establishing the biotech industry in Australia. And more recently as Chief of two CSIRO divisions, drawing on his extensive international experience, he has been instrumental in supporting the growth of Australian industry by increasing partnering and introducing innovative business models.