Joining us today is Advance Queensland’s Deputy Director-General* for Innovation, Sarah Pearson.
Across her career, Sarah has had a significant impact on innovation ecosystems in Australia and overseas.
She has also led the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to:
· build start-up ecosystems
· empower entrepreneurs in the Indo-Pacific region
· encourage women in STEM
· engage globally in economic and commercial diplomacy based on innovation.
An innovation powerhouse, Sarah is an experienced board director, advisor & executive, scientist and change agent who revels in driving economic, social, environmental and diversity improvements.
*Postion at time of recording.