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Ian Macfarlane
Chairman at
Innovative Manufacturing Co-Operative Research Centre
Net worth: 340 737 $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Ian Elgin Macfarlane is currently Chairman at Innovative Manufacturing Co-Operative Research Centre.
Mr. Macfarlane is Director at Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation since 2021.
Mr. Macfarlane is Director at Woodside Energy Ltd. since 2016.
Mr. Macfarlane is Director at Toowoomba & Surat Basin Enterprise Pty Ltd. since 2018.
Mr. Macfarlane is Director at METS Ignited Australia Ltd. since 2020.
Mr. Macfarlane is a Member of the Australian Institute of Co. Directors.
Mr. Macfarlane was Chief Executive Officer at Queensland Resources Council Ltd. from 2016 to 2023.
Mr. Macfarlane was Independent Non-Executive Director at Woodside Energy Group Ltd. from 2016 to 2026.
Mr. Macfarlane was Minister of Industry for the Government of Australia.
Mr. Macfarlane was President of Grains Council of Australia Ltd. from 1994 to 1996.
Mr. Macfarlane was President of Queensland Grain Growers Association from 1991 to 1998.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/04/2026 | 15,446 ( 0% ) | 340 737 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Ian Macfarlane active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Innovative Manufacturing Co-Operative Research Centre | Chairman | - |
Toowoomba & Surat Basin Enterprise Pty Ltd.
 Toowoomba & Surat Basin Enterprise Pty Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an economic development agency | Director/Board Member | 11/10/2018 |
Woodside Energy Ltd.
 Woodside Energy Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Provides oil and gas exploration & production services | Director/Board Member | 01/11/2016 |
METS Ignited Australia Ltd.
 METS Ignited Australia Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Produces technologically advanced, globally competitive products and services for mining companies worldwide | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2020 |
Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation
 Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides scientific and industrial research services | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2021 |
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
 Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Ian Macfarlane
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP LTD | Director/Board Member | 23/04/2026 |
Queensland Resources Council
 Queensland Resources Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a not-for-profit industry association representing the commercial developers | Chief Executive Officer | 04/12/2023 |
Queensland Grain Growers Association
 Queensland Grain Growers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a grain growers association | President | 01/01/1998 |
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Experiences
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
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1st degree connections
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1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Woodside Energy Group Ltd.
 Woodside Energy Group Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Operates as an oil and gas exploration company | Energy Minerals |
Government of Australia
 Government of Australia SovereignGovernment Functions as a sovereign level government authority | Government |
Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation
Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides scientific and industrial research services | Commercial Services |
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Commercial Services |
Queensland Resources Council
Queensland Resources Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a not-for-profit industry association representing the commercial developers | Commercial Services |
Woodside Energy Ltd.
Woodside Energy Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Provides oil and gas exploration & production services | Energy Minerals |
Grains Council of Australia Ltd.
 Grains Council of Australia Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as operates as a non-profit organization, which represents grains industry | Commercial Services |
Toowoomba & Surat Basin Enterprise Pty Ltd.
Toowoomba & Surat Basin Enterprise Pty Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an economic development agency | Commercial Services |
METS Ignited Australia Ltd.
METS Ignited Australia Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Produces technologically advanced, globally competitive products and services for mining companies worldwide | Non-Energy Minerals |
Innovative Manufacturing Co-Operative Research Centre | |
Queensland Grain Growers Association
Queensland Grain Growers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a grain growers association | Commercial Services |
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