Larry R. Marshall
Larry Marshall | |
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Dr. Larry R Marshall | |
| 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, and the semiconductor green laser which cures blindness in diabetics. He founded 6 tech companies in the USA, delivered two IPOs and is the longest serving CEO of the CSIRO, departing June 2023. He currently Chairs American Chamber of Commerce, and Fortescue Innovation.