Gary is responsible for external research engagement at AUT focussed on Industry, Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment and the Ministry for Primary Industries. Gary has nearly 40 years’ experience in research business development, industry research engagement and commercialisation, working both with government ministries and innovative companies across a broad range of industry sectors and markets in New Zealand and internationally. Before AUT, Gary worked for Auckland UniServices, Landcare, Research, AgResearch and Massey University.