{"id":10647,"date":"2025-02-17T04:35:31","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T18:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wimr.org.au\/?post_type=news&p=10647"},"modified":"2025-02-18T21:13:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T11:13:11","slug":"new-chair-for-the-westmead-institute-for-medical-research","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/wimr.org.au\/news\/new-chair-for-the-westmead-institute-for-medical-research\/","title":{"rendered":"New Chair for The Westmead Institute for Medical Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Michael Rose AM as the incoming Chair of the Board of Directors<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A highly respected non-executive director, Mr Rose has extensive experience across corporate, government, arts, and not-for-profit boards in Australia and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Rose currently serves as President of the Art Gallery of NSW Trust, Chair of the Committee for Sydney, Greater Sydney Parklands and NRT Group, and is Co-Chair of Reconciliation Australia. His other board roles include positions with Silicon Quantum Computing Pty Ltd, Warren and Mahoney Limited, and WIMR where he has served for six years as Board Member and Chair of the Human Resources Committee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mr Rose spent more than three decades as a lawyer with the firm Allens, including nine years as Chief Executive Partner. In recognition of his contributions to Indigenous communities and the legal profession, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMichael Rose is an outstanding business and community leader and a true advocate for the life changing medical research conducted at WIMR. I am delighted to announce him as the new Chair of the WIMR Board of Directors,\u201d<\/em> said outgoing Chair, Mr Philip Chronican.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt has been a privilege to support WIMR both as Chair and Board Member, and to witness its remarkable growth and impact.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of his appointment, Mr Rose said, \u201cI am honoured to take on the role of Chair at WIMR. WIMR is uniquely positioned in the heart of Western Sydney, where its strong ties with the Local Health District enable it to serve our diverse local communities while driving research that has global impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Institute\u2019s commitment to innovation and translating research into meaningful outcomes for patients is inspiring. I look forward to working with my Board colleagues, Professor Philip O\u2019Connell and WIMR\u2019s exceptional researchers to further advance WIMR\u2019s exceptional work.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Departing Chair, Mr Philip Chronican leaves behind an enduring legacy, having guided WIMR through a period of significant growth and change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WIMR Executive Director, Professor Philip O\u2019Connell<\/a> said, \u201cThroughout his tenure, Philip Chronican has brought outstanding corporate experience to the organisation. He led the successful transformation of WIMR\u2019s financial position, including establishing the WIMR Foundation to ensure sustainable funding. He encouraged a culture of innovation through research commercialisation. More importantly he has shown a strong and enduring commitment to WIMR\u2019s mission of translating research into better outcomes for patients.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am extraordinarily grateful for his dedication to, and support of WIMR over many years.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professor O\u2019Connell welcomes the appointment of Micheal Rose as Chair of the WIMR Board of Directors and looks forward to working together to lead WIMR into it its next phase of research innovation and patient impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professor O\u2019Connell added, \u201cMr Rose\u2019s leadership experience and commitment to public and community service will help guide WIMR\u2019s vital work, driving breakthroughs in precision medicine and delivering innovative approaches spanning gene and cell therapies, phage and plasmid therapies, regenerative medicine, and functional and immuno-genomics.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The appointment took effect 1 January 2025.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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