BioGrid Australia Annual General Meeting
December 15, 2024
BioGrid Australia held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 26 November 2024.
The AGM was an opportunity for the CEO, Maureen Turner, and the Chair, Rob Grenfell, to reflect on the past year.
Maureen Turner acknowledged the huge effort of BioGrid’s staff, who continue to act with ‘principle and purpose’ to achieve outcomes for our members and clients.
She also thanked BioGrid’s members and collaborators for entrusting us to provide the data infrastructure, analytical and reporting solutions they require to achieve their research outcomes.
She noted that BioGrid has maintained its independence, being owned by the research sector and as such recognised as a trusted neutral partner.
Looking ahead, BioGrid is excited about an uplift in our infrastructure to provide a secure digital research environment for our members, enabling large-scale research across multiple member sites.
Rob Grenfell acknowledged the significant 20 year milestone for the company and the pioneers who had the vision to set this journey in motion.
He talked to the company’s growth strategy, which is being supported by our involvement in MRFF grant applications, our international expansion through projects such as ePAD and iNAAN, and our continued employment of high-tech skills to service our members.
Rob also noted that David Polonsky was retiring as a director, and thanked him for his significant work guiding the financial strategy of the business.
Following this, David Polonsky led the members’ approval of the financial statements for 2023-24, and the appointment of Saward Dawson as auditors for the 2024-25 financial year.
Dr Paul Cooper retired as a director in accordance with article 31 of the Constitution and, being eligible, was re-elected as a director by the members.
As there was no other business put forward by the members, Dr Rob Grenfell, Chair, BioGrid Australia, thanked members for their attendance and closed the meeting.
