2013 Levy Oration

20 November 2013

This years oration was given by Dr John Hay, formerly the Chief Executive of the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR). Prior to ESR he held positions within AgResearch’s Grasslands Division, and in the late 1990s was General Manager, Plant Improvement.

In 2006 he was awarded the New Zealand Royal Society’s Thomson Medal for outstanding and inspirational leadership in the management of science.

Currently he is the new Chair of the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment Science Board.