Our People

ACRS Staff

Dr Ingrid Johnston

Chief Executive Officer

Ms Lesley Tipping

Senior Communications Manager

Mx Gemma Beet

Data Systems Manager

Ms Anna Lang

Grants Manager

Ms Bao Ngo

Finance Manager

Ms Emma Jensson

Administration

Ms Caroline Colbran

Project Support Officer

Ms Michelle Thomas

Project Manager

Council

Prof Ann Williamson

President

Prof Narelle Haworth

Vice-President (Policy)

Dr John Crozier

Vice-President (Finance & Admin)

Prof Sharon Newnam

Secretary

Ms Teresa Williams

President-Elect

Dr Jamie Mackenzie

Chapter & Network Representative

Dr Rod Katz

Chapter & Network Representative

Dr Sjaan Koppel

Committee Member

Dr Karen Stephan

Committee Member

Finance & Risk Audit Committee

Dr John Crozier

Vice-President (Finance & Admin)

Prof Ann Williamson

President

Ms Teresa Williams

President-Elect

Dr Ingrid Johnston

Chief Executive Officer

Mr Matthew Irvine

Committee Member

Dr Rod Katz

Committee Member

AC Glenn Weir APM

Committee Member

ACRS Presidents

Professor Ann Williamson

2022 – Present

Ann was on the ACRS Council as Secretary for one two-year term before being elected as President. She is Emeritus Professor at UNSW Sydney and a Fellow of the ACRS. She was Director of the Transport and Road Safety (TARS) Research Centre for nearly a decade until retiring at the end of 2018. She is recognised for road safety research, especially on understanding the role of the road user within the road safety system. She is committed to ensuring research evidence is used to develop best possible road safety policy and practice. Her previous contributions to the ACRS include developing an NHMRC-supported proposal for a National Road Safety Research Strategy. She has also been involved in a wide range of technical and advisory groups for road authorities, and she continues to be a regular and enthusiastic advocate on road safety issues.

Mr Martin Small

2019 – 2022

Mr Lauchlan McIntosh

2008 – 2018

Professor Raphael Grzebieta

2002 – 2008

Dr Soames Job

2001 – 2002

Patrons of ACRS

Honourable Sam Mostyn AC

Ms Sam Mostyn AC was sworn in as Australia’s 28th Governor-General on 1 July 2024.

A businesswoman and community leader, Ms Mostyn is known for her exceptional service to the Australian community. She has a long history in executive and governance roles across diverse sectors, including business, sport, climate change, the arts, policy and not-for-profit.

In 2024, Ms Mostyn was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia for eminent service in the social justice, gender equity, sporting, cultural and business sectors, to reconciliation, and to environmental sustainability. She had previously been appointed an Officer of the Order in 2021.

For her continued contribution as an advocate for gender inclusion and equality, sustainability, and climate change action, Ms Mostyn was awarded the 2020 United Nations Day Honour Award and an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the Australian National University in 2018.

Honourable David Hurley AC DSC

2019 – 2024

Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC

2014 – 2019

Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO

2008 – 2014

Major General Philip Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC

2003 – 2008