Dr Adam Smith is committed to sustainable management of the environment supported by the best available science and working in partnership with stakeholders.

He has worked in multiple roles in research, consulting, management, not-for-profit and Boards including the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. He is currently Director of Reef Ecologic Pty Ltd which provides trusted expert advice and training on reef management.

He is a member of the EIANZ Board and winner of several awards.

Adam has a BSc (Hons), PhD and MBA and is a Fellow of the AICD, ARLF, CSL and EIANZ and is also a CENvP. He has authored 45 scientific papers and books