ANSTO congratulates Ms Michelle Durant on her appointment as Managing Director of the the Australian Institute for Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE).
Michelle has been part of AINSE since 2011 and is very well known to AINSE members, having served as both interim Managing Director and Business Manager.
 |
Michelle has a wide range of experience working within the science and engineering fields both nationally and internationally, including in Japan, USA and Australia. She has a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Flinders University and a Bachelor of Financial Administration (Accounting) from the University of New England.
Michelle was appointed following an extensive recruitment search which saw a range of high quality internal and external candidates. Michelle has an impressive resume with background experience of corporate governance, financial management, and leadership across the education, research and corporate sectors.
Michelle Durant said: “I am really excited to take on this role. With the new membership structure, AINSE is well positioned to explore new opportunities and improve links with research and industry, and I am very pleased to lead the company on that journey.”
AINSE plays an important role within the scientific user community with 40 members including individuals, universities and scientific and engineering organisations. AINSE plays a key role linking members to the expertise at ANSTO and building up the nuclear science and engineering pipeline of researchers.
The AINSE Board looks forward to working with Michelle to build AINSE through an expanded membership base and the development of new/updated programs.
Published: 07/10/2016