Fiona Simson

Fiona Simson currently serves in various influential roles, including as a member of the Advisory Committee for Science 2035 at the Australian Academy of Science and as a member of the Climate Change Authority. Fiona holds the position of Chair and Commissioner at the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research and is active in the Trade 2040 Taskforce at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Additional leadership roles include being a Director at One Basin CRC and the World Farmers’ Organisation, and Chairperson at Future Food Systems CRC. Involved in agriculture, Fiona is a Vice President and Director at The NRMA and manages a family farming business through Plantation Trading Pty Ltd. Fiona's past contributions include a Board Member role at the Australian Farmers Fighting Fund. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies from the University of Canberra and training from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.