Dr. Larry Marshall is an entrepreneur and physicist known for his role as the Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national science agency.

Educated in Australia, Dr. Marshall received his PhD in physics from Macquarie University, Sydney. He then moved to the U.S., where he spent 25 years in Silicon Valley, contributing to the development of various technologies and launching multiple startups.

As CEO of CSIRO, Dr. Marshall has focused on the collaboration between research and industry to drive innovation in Australia. Under his leadership, CSIRO has undergone significant transformation, ensuring its relevance in the changing global research landscape.