Sally is driven by inspiring, enabling and unlocking individual and collective potential through developing people. Sally previously worked at Dairy Australia, leading research and development projects focussing on attracting, retaining and transitioning people to enable a capable workforce and safe, positive workplaces by transforming behaviour and practices.

Ben has recently joined the FRDC after a decade-long employment in the commercial barramundi aquaculture industry and an additional decade performing applied research. He has commercial experience working across all life-stages of barramundi and has performed applied research and development at a range of research organisations. Obtaining his PhD at James Cook University, Ben has also worked at The University of Adelaide and Deakin University. His research has primarily focussed on assisting industry to develop techniques that optimise post-harvest quality.

Deepika has joined the FRDC with a degree in Animal Science from Charles Sturt University and Masters in Marine and Antarctic Science from the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies. With a focus on R+D, her recent professional endeavors have centered on advancing commercial Murray cod farming in regional NSW.

For over 20 years Adrianne has worked across commercial fisheries research and management and aquatic habitat conservation having worked within state and federal fisheries management agencies and the commercial fishing industry. Much of her work has involved directly engaging with the fishing industry, particularly in regard to bycatch and threatened species mitigation, co-management and research.

Toby has a background in fisheries biology, including the age and growth, reproductive biology, acoustic telemetry, and freshwater fish surveys.

Wayne started with the FRDC in February 2016. He has an extensive background in aquaculture and holds a Master of Applied Science in Aquaculture (Research) from the University of Tasmania. His research career primarily addressed hatchery-related issues ranging from egg supply through to fingerling production of a range of local marine finfish species including Tasmanian Striped Trumpeter, Snapper, King George Whiting, Yellowtail Kingfish, Mulloway and Southern Bluefin Tuna.

Carolyn grew up on a sheep and cattle property in the Western District of Victoria. Prior to commencing her university studies, Carolyn worked with State Government assisting the local farming community with disease management of livestock. Carolyn has completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of New England, and a PhD at the Australian National University in the field of marine science. While doing her PhD, Carolyn worked extensively with the South African fishing industry.

Chris is part of the FRDC Adelaide Office as a full time Senior Research Portfolio Manager. Chris has a diverse research background in fisheries and fish biology, obtaining his doctorate at the University of Adelaide, having worked on various commercial species ranging from cockles to sharks.

Josh joined the FRDC in April 2014, being in a Project Manager and Senior Research Portfolio Manager role for his time here. Josh has previously worked for the Australian Fisheries Management Authority in a range of fishery areas and spent time working for Tasmanian Salmon farming company Tassal as a technical officer. Josh has looked after projects in a range of different areas in his time at the FRDC, working across various aquaculture and wild catch sectors as well as Indigenous and recreational fishing.

Acting Managing Director until 24th August

Crispian joined the FRDC in February 2002, starting as a Project Manager before taking over as the Program Manager in June 2005. Formerly with Victoria's Marine and Freshwater Resources Institute as a senior field scientist, he worked with industry on various FRDC projects assessing bycatch reduction measures in the South East Trawl fishery. Prior to this, he worked with New South Wales Fisheries on bycatch issues in the South East Trawl, estuarine prawn and finfish haul fisheries.