The Hon. Niall Blair is an ESG specialist with more than twenty-five years’ experience across government and the private sector, specialising in risk management, food and fibre production systems, circular economy solutions and sustainability.
Mr Blair is an accomplished Chairperson and non-executive director with demonstrated financial accountability and corporate governance experience and a strong background in workplace safety, quality and environmental management systems development and auditing.
He currently serves on the boards of Cotton Regional Development Corporation (CRDC), NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT), Marine BioProducts CRC and Murrumbidgee Irrigation.
Prior to this, Mr Blair represented Charles Sturt University as a Professor of Food Sustainability.
Mr Blair has also served as a senior member of the NSW Parliament for nine years. During his tenure he was appointed NSW Minister for Primary Industries, Water, Forestry, Lands, Trade and Industry and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council.
Mr Blair holds a Masters of Occupational Health and Safety and a Bachelor of Horticultural Science, is an Adjunct Professor at Charles Sturt University and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company of Directors.
