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Head of Evaluation

Curtin is a leading Australian university with campuses in Australia & South-East Asia offering undergraduate, postgraduate & research opportunities.

Senior energy and resources executive with over 30 years of industry experience in large operating companies, including ExxonMobil and Woodside Petroleum Ltd. Currently Non-Executive Director of Beach Energy Ltd and Carnarvon Energy Ltd. Chair of risk and corporate governance committee and member of remuneration and nomination committee for both companies. Former NED of Central Petroleum Ltd (2014-2018). Very successful oil and gas explorer, being involved in numerous hydrocarbon discoveries throughout Australia and overseas, including the Pluto gas discovery (when VP Exploration Australia) that resulted in a $15B LNG development and most recently the oil discovery at Dorado (as Company Director). From 2009 to 2013, was the Executive Vice President Exploration at Woodside Energy Ltd (Australia's largest dedicated oil and gas company) where I led the company's worldwide exploration efforts with an annual budget of roughly $0.5B. Prior to Woodside, was head of Global Studies for Exxon Exploration Company at their headquarters in Houston. For 4 years (2014-2018) worked part time at the Curtin Business School (CBS) as Professor & Executive Director Strategic Engagement. Involved in reviewing the Faculty's strategic plan, as well as developing CBS's relationships and partnerships with key interest groups including industry, government and research bodies both in Australia and overseas. Member of Curtin University’s Major Projects Group. I continue to run my own consultancy company (Norris Strategic Investments Pty Ltd) focussed on Australian and global petroleum and energy resources. Clients have included multi-billion dollar Australian and international corporations. I also provide executive education relating to energy resources, petroleum and the energy transition in public and private settings to governments and corporations throughout Australia, privately, via APPEA and through Informa International. Qualified with an BSc (Hons1), PhD and MBA. Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.