Governance

The Cooperative Research Centre for Cochlear Implant and Hearing Aid Innovation (CRC HEAR) is an unincorporated joint venture, comprised of four core and 13 supporting parties, operating under a formal Centre Agreement and an Agreement with the Commonwealth. CRC HEAR is governed by a Board appointed under the Centre Agreement.

Board Members
Mr Robin Reid, Chair
Dr Robert Cowan, Director & Chief Executive Officer
Ms Anthea Green
Mr Tim Griffiths
Dr John Parker
Professor James Angus
Mr Chris Rehn, Support Party Representative
Dr Euan Pescott, Consumer Advocate

Under the Chairmanship of Mr Robin Reid, the Governing Board sets the Centre’s strategic goals, oversees research and education activities, and technology transfer though the operations of HearWorks Pty Ltd, the commercial arm of CRC HEAR.

Each Core Party is represented on the Governing Board. Support Parties are mutually represented by a single member, elected annually. The Board benefits from the involvement of a Consumer Advocate invited annually, who acts on behalf of hearing-impaired users of technology.

HearWorks Pty Ltd

HearWorks Pty Limited is the CRC HEAR’s commercial agent, operating under a Management and Trust Deed. HearWorks is a proprietary company limited by shares. Its mission is to commercialise intellectual property and technology arising from CRC HEAR research. HearWorks is the owner of all intellectual property developed by CRC HEAR.

Directors
Mr Robin Reid (Chairman)
Dr Robert Cowan (Managing Director)
Mr John Bryson
Ms Anthea Green
Dr John Parker

 

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