Dr Shane Huntington
Dr Shane Huntington OAM
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Based in Melbourne, Australia, Dr Shane Huntington OAM has been providing consulting services in communication and strategy for over 20 years. As a successful broadcaster, business owner, academic and strategist he draws together experience from multiple sectors, offering clients a more detailed and analytical approach than competitors.
Shane has a PhD in Physics, with a specialty in Photonics and Imaging and has published more than 70 refereed journal papers. During his 10 years as a researcher he acquired more than $6M in competitive grants from the ARC (Discovery, LIEF), and government. He has trained 1000s of researchers in a wide range of communication skills and is a strong advocate for the value of research to the community. His unique and engaging style has led to him delivering programs to some of Australia’s most prestigious institutions.
Shane’s current and past appointments and achievements include:
Chief Executive Officer – Little Big Steps (July 2021 – current)
Senior Research Fellow (honorary) – Melbourne School of Engineering, University of Melbourne (2021-current)
Executive Adviser/Acting Director – Strategy and Partnerships: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne (2011-2021)
Deputy Director/COO/Acting Director, Melbourne Academic Centre for Health (2014-19)
Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, School of Physics, University of Melbourne (2008-19)
Principal Strategy Adviser/Acting Director, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Melbourne (2008-11)
Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Quantum Communications Victoria, University of Melbourne (20045-08)
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) For service to science as a communicator (2020)
Australian Leadership Award 2010 – Australian Davos Connection (ADC)