The Australian Government has today appointed Dr Stuart Minchin as the new CEO and Director of Meteorology of the Bureau of Meteorology.
Dr Minchin brings extensive experience in environmental sciences, sustainable resource management and environmental data modelling.
He joins the Bureau from his previous role as Director General of the Pacific Community, the principal scientific and technical organisation supporting development in the Pacific region, with 27 member countries.
Dr Minchin has also previously served as the chief of the Environmental Geoscience Division of Geoscience Australia, held responsibility for the CSIRO's Environmental Observation and Landscape Science research program, and worked as a Principal Scientist with the Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment.
Minister for the Environment and Water Murray Watt said Dr Minchin will be a valuable addition to the Bureau.
"Dr Minchin's reputation as a respected, experienced and dedicated leader in environmental data management uniquely positions him to lead an agency as important as the Bureau," Minister Watt said.
"I look forward to working with him to ensure the Bureau continues to adapt and respond to the needs of Australians for accurate and timely weather, water, climate and ocean services and information."
The appointment follows former CEO Dr Andrew Johnson's nine-year tenure at the Bureau of Meteorology.
"I thank Dr Johnson for his many years of service to the Bureau and wish him all the best in his future endeavours," Minister Watt said.
Dr Minchin's five-year term begins on 10 November 2025.
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