Congratulations to marine scientist and entrepreneur Emeritus Professor Tony Haymet FTSE for his appointment as Australia’s 10th Chief Scientist succeeding Dr Cathy Foley. The appointment was announced by Australia’s Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic on 28 January 2025.
Professor Haymet is a former director and vice-chancellor emeritus at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, and co-founder of a company that manufactures in-ocean robots. He was the Chair of the Oceans Council at the World Economic Forum in 2012-13 and more recently Chair of the Antarctic Science Foundation. He is a strong proponent of the benefits inherent in the appropriate use of artificial intelligence.
The RSA looks forward to developing a strong working relationship with Professor Haymet.
