Lyndon Llewellyn is a multidisciplinary scientist who has been a biologist, pharmacologist, biotechnologist and data scientist during his career, conceiving and leading numerous multi-organizational (government, industry) projects on e-research, biotechnology and marine ecotoxicology. Various science leadership and research management roles at the Australian Institute of Marine Science have given him deep experience in the business of doing marine science from the field to the laboratory, and involvement in commercialisation projects has honed his IP skills. He has a strong interest in the conversion of science into real world impact and maximizing the benefits of marine science to its many stakeholders. This is achieved through understanding the socioeconomic value of marine industries and ecosystems and how research informs their sustainable development. He is currently Deputy Chair of the National Marine Science Committee and Chair of the Science and Technology Advisory Committee for the Integrated Marine Observing System.