Dr Jackie Fairley is the Chief Executive Officer of Starpharma, an Australian-based biotechnology company, listed in the ASX300, which is a world leader in the development of dendrimer products. For the last decade, Jackie has led the company as it has developed and commercialised its products. She is a member of the Commonwealth Science Council. She is a recognised as a leading spokesperson for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries and is a role model and strong advocate for increasing the number of women in leadership roles.