Mr David Harland
David is a highly regarded leader in the global biodiversity sector. He took up the role of Director and Chief Executive of Royal Botanic Gardens (including Melbourne Gardens and Cranbourne Gardens) in September 2023. Prior to his appointment to RBGV, David held several executive roles at the internationally renowned Eden Project, a leading visitor attraction…
Dr Rebecca Pirzl
Dr Rebecca Pirzl was appointed to head the Australian National Botanic Gardens in October 2023 in the role of Branch Head, Science and Australian National Botanic Gardens at Parks Australia, in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Rebecca has a background in ecology and sustainability science, specialising in biodiversity assessment and…
Mr Yann Gagnon
Yann was recently appointed as Director of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. Originally from Canada, Yann was Director of the VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory in Vancouver and accountable for managing Canada’s largest horticulture portfolio including Stanley Park, one of the world’s most visited parks. Yann holds a Bachelor of Science and qualifications in…
Mr Michael Harvey
Michael has recently stepped into the role of leading South Australia’s iconic Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium. Managing three large estates across Adelaide’s CBD and picturesque Hills, draws on Michael’s significant background in the cultural and science sector. Michael’s career is strongly linked to the natural history of our world and provides a specific focus…
Mr Bryan Harty
Bryan has held the position of Director of George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens since 2013. He has qualifications in tropical horticulture and environmental science and has worked in the fields of horticultural training and indigenous natural resource management and training since the 1990s. In his role as a CHABG Committee member, Bryan represents both the…
Mr Alan Barrett
The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) is a Statutory Authority that operates as part of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. The Department promotes biodiversity and conservation to enrich people’s lives through sustainable management of Western Australia’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in the Department’s care. The BGPA curates the Western Australian…
