In conversation with Liza Noonan and Elizabeth Mildwater

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Our new Executive Director for the Westmead Health and Innovation District, Liza Noonan sits down with Chief Executive Officer, Elizabeth Mildwater to discuss her move back to Sydney after being with CSIRO based in Singapore, her move into the tech and innovation space, and now her role leading the Commission's work for Westmead.

Chapters

  • 0:12- Introduction
  • 0:25 - Singapore to Sydney
  • 2:08 - Why the GSC?
  • 5:30 - Achievements at CSIRO
  • 9:29 - Liza's passion for technology and innovation
  • 13:11 - Liza's thoughts on making great precincts

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