Pia Turcinov AM has over 25 years of experience within the public and private sectors, spanning a diverse range of industry segments. As a long-time commercial advisor, facilitator and innovation broker, she offers a deep knowledge of the innovation eco-system and the pathways available to industry and SMEs to commercialise innovations and build capacity within the supply chain of the oil and gas and resources sector.
Ms Turcinov is a facilitator with the Australian Government's Entrepreneurs' Programme, and held board positions with Women in Technology WA and Regional Development Australia (Perth).
In 2023, she was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to technology and innovation, and to women in STEM. She was also awarded Pearcey Western Australian Entrepreneur of the Year at the INCITE Awards, which was run by the WA Information Technology and Telecommunications Alliance in recognition of ICT industry leaders in Western Australia.