LET’S CONNECT MACQUARIE PARK
About Us
We believe Macquarie Park is an enormous opportunity, on the cusp of transformational change.
As a priority precinct, Macquarie Park is changing fast. That’s why we’re a united voice for our area.
Home to a world-leading University, global HQs and leading employers - plus a growing network of start-ups, scale-ups and innovators – our aim is to create connection across our community.
By working together we can agree on the vision for our area, accelerate the benefits of growth and amplify our credentials as a global innovation hub.
JOIN US
Our Members
We’re a unique partnership, bringing leading employers, landowners and Government agencies together.
Allow us to introduce you to our connected community:
OUR AFFILIATES
WHY JOIN US?
Our strategy for success
Connect MPID works on behalf of our members across 5 strategic pillars, providing advocacy, guidance and practical resources in each:
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TRANSFORM
Advocacy & Strategy
To create a vibrant Park of leading workplaces and new amenity with inward investment.
A strong voice for the future
Advocate for infrastructure improvements
Attract strategic investment
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MOVE
Mobility & Access
Improve access and permeability to grow Macquarie Park, without growing congestion.
Travel demand management
Sustainable growth via increased travel options.
Workplace travel tools & data insights
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THRIVE
Innovation & Commercialisation
Create new products, services and jobs through our employers, entrepreneurs and researchers.
Boost research & development ties
Showcase innovation
Develop intra & entrepreneurial skills
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ELEVATE
Marketing & Promotion
Amplify Macquarie Park’s achievements and share its opportunities.
Reinforce Macquarie Park’s story
Attract and retain best talent
Highlight your achievements
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UNITE
Activation & Engagement
Build connections, develop skills and create an increased sense of community.
Professional development
Member events and activations
Community building through place activation
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Our recent impact
Our Publications & Reports
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WHO WE ARE
Board of Directors
A not-for-profit association, Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District is funded by local business members and contributions from local and state government.
We’re backed by our Board of Association – local leaders who generously volunteer their time to help guide our progress.
The Board includes representatives from Macquarie University, the NSW Government plus leading workplaces in Macquarie Park.
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Dr Rob Stokes
BOARD CHAIR
Industry Professor, Environment and Sustainability
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
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Natalie Douglas
BOARD MEMBER
Centre Manager
MACQUARIE CENTRE
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Robert Bonotto
BOARD MEMBER
General Manager Corporate Affairs
FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION AUSTRALIA
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Ira Winter
BOARD MEMBER
Finance Director
ABBOTT
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Emlyn Keane
BOARD MEMBER
Executive General Manager - Workplace
STOCKLAND
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Alissa Patoulios
BOARD MEMBER
Senior Director, Strategic Talent Sourcing & Acquisition
OPTUS
WHO WE ARE
Innovation District Leadership Group
Our Board works with our Innovation District Leadership Group, to share thought leadership and develop our programs.
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Dan Johnson
Pro Vice-Chancellor - Research, Innovation and Enterprise
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
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Melissa Ryan
Director Incubation & Entrepreneurship
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
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Tony D'Addonna
General Manager, Workplace & Logistics
STOCKLAND
WHO WE ARE
Our team
We’re a small but impactful team, who share a breadth of knowledge on all aspects of Macquarie Park.
Have a question about the area, or want to know more about our work? Get in touch!
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Davor Jozic
GENERAL MANAGER
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Cheryl Nolan
OPERATIONS MANAGER
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Ayush Rai
LEAD DATA ANALYST
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Georgia Kent
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Become a member
Interested in joining us?
We’d welcome the opportunity to tell you about the work we do with leading workplaces and partners in Macquarie Park and North Ryde, about the tools, data and insights we provide, and about our calendar of events and activations.
We’re a unique member association, where leading organisations work together to advance Macquarie Park.
Please enter your details, and one of the team will be in touch soon.
The Connect MPID team