Richard Thornton

Richard Thornton

Dr Richard Thornton, was the Chief Executive Officer of Natural Hazards Research Australia until the 30 June 2022, and also CEO of the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre between July 2013 and June 2021. He also served as Research Director with the Bushfire CRC from 2004 and 2013. During this period he has worked with end-user agencies, researchers and the community to deliver high-quality useable and used research outcomes. He is a respected leader in the sector.

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