Claire Stewart is an innovation and transformation leader with more than 20 years of experience across Australasia and the UK.

Over the past decade, she has focused on New Zealand’s primary industries, most recently in forestry and the emerging bioeconomy.

As the interim CEO of The BioFactory, Claire is guiding the establishment of a public-private partnership between government and investors to accelerate the development of high-value biomaterials and bio-based products.

She is passionate about unlocking the potential of New Zealand’s natural resources through innovation, collaboration, and bold thinking to create a more sustainable future.