Ian Gould (geologist)

Dr Ian Gould is the Chancellor of the University of South Australia and a former Managing Director (Australia) of Rio Tinto Group. A geologist and mining professional for over 40 years, Gould held a number of diverse and senior positions in the Rio Tinto Group (formerly Conzinc RioTinto Australia) including Group Executive for Exploration and Group Executive Research & Development. He is also a former chair of uranium mining company, Toro Energy. He resigned from Toro in April 2009 following his appointment as Chancellor at the university the previous year.[1] In 2000, Gould retired from his executive career as Managing Director of the Adelaide-based Normandy Mining Group. He has since held a number of non-executive directorships within the resources sector, and received several accolades for his commitment to the resources industry.[2] Gould is considered to be one of South Australia's most influential people.[3]

Board & committee membership

Gould has held positions on several industry-specific government advisory boards and committees. He has previously chaired the South Australian Resources Industry Development Board, and currently chairs the South Australian Minerals & Petroleum Expert Group (SAMPEG) and the CSIRO Mineral Resources Sector Advisory Committee.[2] He holds a position on the South Australian Premier's Science and Research Council.[4] He also is the present chair of the St Andrew's Hospital board, Vice president of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations[2] and a former member of the Economic Development Board of South Australia.[5]

Honours

Gould is a fellow of the Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and a past president and fellow of the AusIMM.[2] He was awarded the AusIMM's highest honour, the Institute Medal in 2007.[6] Gould was awarded an Australian Medal (AM) in the 2011 Queen's birthday honours for services to mining, education and the community.[2] Gould was appointed Chancellor of the University of South Australia in 2008.

Education

Gould is a graduate of Sydney Technical High School and the University of Sydney. He holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors (Geology) and a PhD (Geology) from the latter.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Toro Energy Annual Report 2009. Toro Energy. 2009. p. 4.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Members of the RIDB". Department of State Development. Government of South Australia. 2014. Retrieved 2014-09-15.
  3. ↑ "Power List - The 50 South Australians who have a mighty influence". 2013-06-01. Retrieved 2014-10-13.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Dr Ian Gould AM". University of South Australia. Retrieved 2014-09-15.
  5. ↑ Wills, Daniel (2014-09-20). "Half of SA's Economic Development Board replaced with new faces". Retrieved 2014-09-15.
  6. ↑ "The AusIMM honors high achievers". Mining Australia. 2007-12-30. Retrieved 2014-09-15.