Dr Michael Landman
Dr Michael Landman is a multidisciplinary scientist who never quite stayed in the hands-on practice of science but still deeply enjoys working at the boundary between science and technology. Trained in biology, physiology, ecotoxicology, and aquaculture, he has evolved his career from aquatic and environmental research to roles spanning renewable biochemicals, dairy and paper manufacturing, and executive leadership across New Zealand and Australia.
Today, Michael is a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Boyer Paper Mill in Tasmania, where he works across environmental, operational, commercial and strategic activities. His career has provided opportunities to work on a diverse range of challenges, including environmental stewardship, production, energy and utility systems, renewable biochemical technology scale-up, evaluation of green fuels (bio- and e-fuels), industrial decarbonisation, and business transformation.
Having spent time in both research and industry, Michael has developed an appreciation for the different lenses through which scientists, engineers, operators and executives view the same challenges. He enjoys connecting those perspectives when tackling complex technical, environmental and operational problems. He also contributes elsewhere as a Non-Executive Director of FermenTasmania (FermentHQ) and as a member of the Tasmania Thylacine Scientific Advisory Committee.
