Centre leading the fight against invasive species in Australia appoints new CEO
The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions, a member-based organisation addressing the impact of invasive plants and animals across Australia, today announced the appointment of Shauna Chadlowe as its incoming Chief Executive Officer.
Bruce Christie, the Centre’s Chair, said Ms Chadlowe comes to the Centre with a wealth of experience and a proven track record in biodiversity management and leadership, dedicating almost 20 years to finding practical, landscape-scale solutions to effectively protect Australia’s natural assets.
“With the pressures on biosecurity, threatened species and the environment continuing to grow, Shauna’s passion for the preservation of our diverse ecosystems combined with her extensive commercial, legal and entrepreneurial experience have her well placed to lead the Centre into a new era of leadership and growth,” said Dr Christie.
Ms Chadlowe joins the Centre from Australian Wildlife Conservancy, where she has been part of the Executive Team as the Chief Conservation Alliance Officer for several years and a team member for almost two-decades.
“I’m thrilled to be joining an organisation that is relentless in its pursuit of evidence-based solutions to tackle invasive species and safeguard Australia’s natural assets.
“Australia’s biodiversity has never been under greater threat from weeds, pests and pathogens. I’ve seen the excellent work the Centre is doing to combat these threats and I’m excited to lead the Centre’s talented team in delivering a refreshed strategic direction, that will help address one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time – invasive species,” said Ms Chadlowe.
Ms Chadlowe’s appointment comes after the announcement of the Centre’s current CEO Andreas Glanznig’s retirement earlier this year.
“In welcoming Shauna to this key role, I would also like to acknowledge the 16 years of exceptional leadership and advocacy from the Centre’s inaugural CEO –Andreas Glanznig.
“Andreas’ enthusiasm, commitment, drive and management skills have meant that the Centre has been at the forefront of national efforts to tackle invasive species via breakthrough innovations and effective collaboration,” said Dr Christie.
Ms Chadlowe will commence as the Centre’s CEO in early December, allowing for a smooth transition, with outgoing CEO Andreas Glanznig to depart in late December.