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Ian overton
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About me
Country Manager - Sri Lanka IWMI. Water Management, Circular Economy, Nature Positive, Climate Change · BSc BA(Hons) GCertMgt MBA PhD GAICD FRGS
Education
University of oxford
-Executive leadership programme high distinction
University of adelaide
-Doctor of philosophy (phd) geographical and environmental science dean’s commendation for thesis excellenceMethods to Assess Environmental Flow and Groundwater Management Scenarios for Floodplain Tree Health in the Lower River Murray
University of cambridge
-Business sustainability management cambridge institute for sustainability leadership high distinction
Australian institute of company directors
-Diploma of company directorship (gaicd) corporate governance.webp)
University of new england (au)
-Master of business administration (mba) business administration and management
University of south australia
-Business growth clinicUniversity of adelaide
-Bachelor of science (bsc) botany and zoologyUniversity of adelaide
-Bachelor of arts (honours) (ba(hons)) geography - environmental management, gis and remote sensingMangrove Degradation Associated with Seagrass Loss and Shoreline Sediment Changes Adjacent to the Bolivar Sewage Outflow Region, South Australia
The australian national university
-Graduate certificate in management (gcertmgt) innovation and entrepreneurship
Experience
University of adelaide
Jan 1993 - Jan 1993Geographical information systems officer
Government of south australia
Jan 1994 - Jan 1994Remote sensing project officer, department of environment and natural resources
Csiro
Feb 1994 - Oct 1995Science internshipUniversity of adelaide
Jan 1995 - Jan 1996Spatial information technology research officer (crc soil and land management)Community engagement and training in spatial information technology for land management. Undertake consulting services and develop promotional material. Including lecturing in spatial information systems.
Mapping and beyond pty ltd
Jan 1996 - Jan 2002Managing directorCEO and founder of a spatial information consulting and software development company. In the early days of the company: business development manager; principal scientist and consultant; staff manager; and financial accountant. Later employed staff in all these roles. Managed company to provide GIS and remote sensing consulting, software development and sales, and spatial information training courses.
University of south australia
Jan 1997 - Jan 2000LecturerLecturer and subject course developer in GIS and remote sensing, including field training, to students from a range of disciplines including environmental studies, conservation management, surveying and land management and landscape architecture.
Tafe sa
Jan 1998 - Jan 2000LecturerLecturer and subject course developer in GIS and remote sensing, including field training, to students from a range of disciplines including environmental studies, conservation management, surveying and land management and landscape architecture.
Csiro
Mar 2002 - Nov 2016Principal scientist undertaking business development and project leadership on key research problems facing Australia and internationally in water resource management. Lead the Stream (approximately AUD$6M annual funding) in ‘Water Values and Benefits’. To undertake strategic research on accounting for multiple benefits of water from environmental, social and economic. Lead business development in this area and prioritise investment in strategic research improve understanding. Manage human resources and mentor career development. Lead the Stream (approximately AUD$7M annual funding) in ‘Environmental Water’. To undertake strategic research on the best management of environmental water, mainly in the Murray-Darling Basin. Lead business development in this area and prioritise investment in strategic research improve understanding. Manage human resources and mentor career development. Undertake independent research on river management to conserve riparian environments by applying spatial technology approaches.
Principal Research Scientist
Jul 2014 - Nov 2016Research Leader - Water Values and Benefits
Jul 2012 - Jun 2014Research Leader - Environmental Water
Jul 2006 - Jun 2012Senior Research Scientist
Mar 2002 - Jun 2006
Natural economy
Dec 2016 - Mar 2025PrincipalEstablished in Dec 2016. Consulting services in environmental and water management, sustainability, nature positive, net-zero, regenerative and circular economy and climate action. Clients include the University of Adelaide, Straight-Up Science, One Basin CRC, Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder, Australian Department for Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australian Conservation Foundation, and the South Australian Department of Environment and Water.
Water research australia limited
Aug 2017 - Jul 2019Chief research services officer and deputy ceoDirector of research and capability development at Water Research Australia. WaterRA is a highly effective member-funded not-for-profit company that coordinates and facilitates value generation from research for the water industry. Covering research in water and wastewater quality and treatment, recycled water, catchment management, water security and climate change and innovative digital and technology solutions.
Green industries sa
Jan 2020 - Feb 2024Chief Executive and ex officio member of the Green Industries SA Board.Green Industries SA is the lead SA Government Agency driving the transition to a sustainable and circular economy.
Chief Executive
Mar 2021 - Feb 2024Deputy Chief Executive
Jan 2020 - Feb 2021
Circular australia
Sept 2022 - nowBoard member
Regional development australia adelaide
Dec 2023 - Feb 2025Board memberEconomic development
Conservation sa
Oct 2024 - Feb 2025Board memberThe Conservation Council of South Australia is the peak body for the environment representing over 90,000 volunteers.
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International water management institute (iwmi)
Mar 2025 - nowCountry manager - sri lankaThe International Water Management Institute (IWMI) was established in 1984 and works across 55 countries from 16 country offices. My role is to manage the research staff in IWMI's Head Quarters in Colombo. My responsibilities also include overseeing the Research Quality of the organisation and undertaking research impact in water security, climate resilience and adaptation, transboundary water allocation, environmental flows, circular economy, nature positive and spatial information systems.
Licenses & Certifications
Graduate of the australian institute of company directors
Australian institute of company directorsJan 2001
Professional member of the australian water association
Australian water associationSept 2017.webp)
Fellow of the royal geographical society
Royal geographical society (with ibg)Apr 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Ian OvertonTop 100 Green Energy Leader in Australia Australian Business Review Nov 2023 The Australian Newspaper - Australian Business Review. Innovation category for leadership in circular economy.
- Awarded to Ian OvertonFinalist - Waste and Resource Recovery Outstanding Project of the Year (Metro) National Waste Management Review Oct 2023 Rundle Mall Green Bins Public Organic Collections
- Awarded to Ian OvertonProject of the Year 2023 South Australian Aboriginal Building and Civil Construction Academy Sep 2023 Project award for the River Murray Disaster Waste Clean Up Project - awarded in recognition of Aboriginal employment and cultural heritage protection during the clean up
- Awarded to Ian OvertonTop 100 Leader in Australia - Driving a Green Future The Australian Feb 2023 The Australian Newspaper - Australian Business Review. Listed as one of the top 100 green power players in Australia (Innovation category).
- Awarded to Ian OvertonFinalist - Workplace of the Year Waste Management Review Oct 2022 Recognising Green Industries SA’s workplace culture, employee investment, Reconciliation, work health safety and inclusivity
- Awarded to Ian OvertonSouth Australian Premier's Excellence Award 2021 South Australian Premier Jun 2022 'Group' Category winner - Single-use Plastic Bans Initiative - Green Industries SA and SA Environment Protection Authority
- Awarded to Ian OvertonDean's Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence University of Adelaide 2013
- Awarded to Ian OvertonResearch, Development and Commercialisation Award Spatial Coalition of South Australia 2003
- Awarded to Ian OvertonResearch and Development Award Mapping Sciences of Australia 2002
- Awarded to Ian OvertonConstance Eardley Prize for Botany University of Adelaide 1990
- Awarded to Ian OvertonCertificate of Recognition, Exemplary Leadership and Direction CSIRO
- Awarded to Ian OvertonHealth, Safety and Environment Corporate Citizenship Award CSIRO
- Awarded to Ian OvertonInformation Technology Investment Grant South Australian Playford Centre
- Awarded to Ian OvertonInternational Visit Grant, Europe International Centre of Excellence in Water Resource Management
Volunteer Experience
Professor (Affiliate)
Issued by University of Adelaide on Feb 2022
Associated with Ian OvertonMember of the Commission for Water Sustainability
Issued by INTERNATIONAL GEOGRAPHICAL UNION on Oct 2018Associated with Ian OvertonMember - Metrics Working Group, Australian Circular Economy Hub
Issued by Planet Ark Environmental Foundation on Mar 2022Associated with Ian OvertonScientific Editorial Board
Issued by Circular Economy and Sustainability - CIES (Springer journal) on Jan 2021Associated with Ian OvertonEditorial Review Board - International Journal of Circular Economy and Waste Management
Issued by IGI Global on Jun 2020Associated with Ian OvertonAssociate Editor - Journal of Cleaner Waste Systems
Issued by Elsevier on Sept 2021Associated with Ian OvertonFounder, Chair and Committee Member
Issued by Nature Positive Economy CRC on Jul 2022Associated with Ian OvertonAdvisory Board Member
Issued by Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER) on Nov 2022Associated with Ian OvertonGraduate Entrepreneurial Board Member
Issued by University of Adelaide on Jan 1996Associated with Ian OvertonVisiting Research Fellow
Issued by Centre national de la recherche scientifique on Jul 2011Associated with Ian OvertonAssociate Editor - Hydrological Sciences Journal
Issued by IAHS - International Association of Hydrological Sciences on Jul 2015Associated with Ian OvertonAdjunct Associate Professor
Issued by University of Adelaide on Oct 2018Associated with Ian OvertonAdjunct Research Fellow
Issued by Flinders University on Oct 2018Associated with Ian OvertonVice President
Issued by Royal Geographical Society of South Australia, Inc. on Apr 2019Associated with Ian OvertonGroup Treasurer
Issued by The Scout Association of Australia (Scouts Australia) on Oct 2015Associated with Ian OvertonChair of the Staff Consultative Committee
Issued by CSIRO on Jun 2016Associated with Ian OvertonParent Representative
Issued by SEYMOUR COLLEGE INC on Jan 2008Associated with Ian Overton
Languages
- enEnglish
- frFrench
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