Larry Marshall | |
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Chief Executive of the CSIRO | |
In office 15 January 2015 – 30 June 2023 | |
Preceded by | Megan Clark |
Succeeded by | Doug Hilton |
Personal details | |
Born | Larry R. Marshall Sydney, Australia |
Education | Macquarie University (Ph.D) |
Larry R. Marshall is an Australian CEO, author and innovator who invented and commercialized the "eyesafe laser" enabling lasers to be used safely around humans,[1] and the semiconductor green laser which cures blindness in diabetics.[2] He founded 6 tech companies in the USA, delivered two IPOs[3] and is the longest serving CEO of the CSIRO, departing June 2023.[4] He currently Chairs American Chamber of Commerce, and Fortescue Innovation.[5]