Megan Clark

Chair of the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee. Member of the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee, and the Innovation and Development Committee

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Independent Non-executive Director

Dr Megan Clark AC has been a Director of CSL Limited since February 2016.

Skills and experience

Dr Clark has significant executive and non-executive experience across a broad range of sectors including scientific research, health, investment banking and financial services, education and mining.  Through her roles, Dr Clark brings a broad strategic perspective and global experience, with a focus on risk and proven health, safety and environment and technology performance.

Dr Clark was Chief Executive of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) from 2009 until November 2014.  Prior to joining CSIRO, she was a Director at NM Rothschild and Sons (Australia) and held senior positions at BHP, including Vice President Technology and Vice President Health, Safety and Environment.

Other directorships and offices (current and recent):
  • Chancellor of Monash University (since July 2024)
  • Member of the MITRE Australia Advisory Board (since December 2022)
  • Chair of the Australian Space Agency Advisory Board (since January 2021)
  • Member of the Global Advisory Council of the Bank of America Corporation (since December 2019) 
  • Member of the Australian Advisory Board of the Bank of America (since July 2010)
  • Former Deputy Chancellor of Monash University (from January 2021 to June 2024)
  • Former Director of Rio Tinto Limited and Rio Tinto Plc (from November 2014 to December 2023)
Board Committee Memberships:
  • Chair of the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee
  • Member of the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee
  • Member of the Innovation and Development Committee