Executive Managers
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Julian Elder
Chief Executive Officer
Julian became Chief Executive in March 2017. He joined Scion as a deeply experienced chief executive, having led large-scale civil infrastructure projects in waste treatment, renewables, telecommunications, energy and water.… Read more
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Adriana Botha
General Manager People, Culture & Safety
“While good people delivers good solutions, passionate people delivers inspired results”. Adriana provides leadership and strategic direction for the Human Resources and Health and Safety services, policies and programmes within… Read more
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Bart Challis
Chief Operating Officer
As Chief Operating Officer, Bart will be responsible for overseeing research infrastructure, operational requirements and ensuring delivery that aligns with Scion’s Statement of Core Purpose and Strategic Objectives.Originally growing up… Read more
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Arron Judson
General Manager Marketing & Partnerships
Arron has oversight of the following areas: Business Development, which is responsible for supporting the science, research and commercialisation activities of the organisation through understanding and defining Scion’s market and… Read more
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Elspeth MacRae
Chief Innovation & Science Officer
The roles and posts she holds include: member of the management group for the 2014 NZ National Science Challenge in Science and Technology for Industry, and leads portfolio 1 activity… Read more
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Hemi Rolleston
General Manager Maori Forestry Futures
Hemi joined Scion in February 2019 after 5 years at Callaghan Innovation where he commenced as the inaugural General Manager Maori Economy and lead significant change for the organisation’s engagement… Read more
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