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Robert Purves AM

BComm
Interim Director

Robert has had a distinguished career spanning business and environmental advocacy, serving as Chairman or Director of public and private companies in healthcare, engineering, and funds management.

Robert is currently a board member of Landcare Australia and the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists. He is also a Patron of the Lizard Island Research Station and an Honorary Life Member of Tasmanian Land Conservancy. Robert is a former President of WWF-Australia and former Director of WWF-International and Climate Council.

In 2008 Robert was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to conservation and the environment. Robert established the Purves Environmental Fund, which supports advocacy and education on climate change and landscape management. He has planted over 30,000 trees at his properties at Yass and Bungendore and is involved in the rehydration project of Molonglo River, which flows through Carwoola Station at Bungendore.

Robert has been appointed as a Director on the Interim Board of the Mulloon Institute in July 2025.