Malcolm McIntosh
Sir Malcolm Kenneth McIntosh AC was an Australian scientist and senior public servant.
Sir Malcolm McIntosh | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Department of Industry, Technology and Commerce | |
| In office 1 July 1990 – 22 December 1990 | |
| Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, United Kingdom | |
| In office January 1991 – January 1996 | |
| Chief Executive of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation | |
| In office 5 February 1996 – 7 February 2000 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Malcolm Kenneth McIntosh 14 December 1945 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 7 February 2000 (aged 54) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret McIntosh |
| Children | Stuart McIntosh, James McIntosh, Lucy McIntosh, Charles McIntosh |
| Parents | Kenneth McIntosh, Valerie McIntosh |
| Alma mater | Australian National University |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Life and career
Malcolm McIntosh was born in Melbourne on 14 December 1945.[1][2] He was schooled at Telopea Park School,[1] going on to study physics at both undergraduate and doctorate level at the Australian National University.[2][3]
In 1990, McIntosh was appointed Secretary of the Department of Industry, Technology and Commerce.[4]
In 1991, Malcolm was recruited by the British Ministry of Defence to their most senior position of Chief of Defence Procurement. He received a Knighthood at the end of this term in January 1996, for public service. he also received the top American Public Service Medal for his work during this period.
Between 1996 and 2000, McIntosh was the head of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).[5]
McIntosh died in Melbourne on 7 February 2000,[1] after acquiring an infection whilst suffering from cancer.[6]
Awards
McIntosh was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in January 1999 for service to excellence in scientific and technological research, to providing new opportunities for industries, and to Australian Defence industry and science policy.[7] He had already been awarded a British knighthood and a US Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.[8][9]
Malcolm McIntosh's work is now commemorated in the Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year.[2] His life and legacy is honoured every year at the annual Malcolm McIntosh Lecture.[10]
References
- Burgess, Verona (9 February 2000). "Scientist a Courageous and Brilliant Leader". The Canberra Times. Fairfax Media. p. 11.
- Sir Malcolm Kenneth McIntosh [1945-2000], CSIRO, archived from the original on 14 August 2013
- Grose, Simon (28 August 1995). "CSIRO's man for the next season". The Canberra Times. p. 44.
- Hawke, Robert (30 May 1990). "Untitled" (Press release). Archived from the original on 13 April 2014.
- Rigby, Rebecca, Biographical entry: McIntosh, Sir Malcolm Kenneth (1945 - 2000), Encyclopedia of Australian Science, archived from the original on 31 March 2014
- Smith, Deborah (9 February 2000). "Indomitable scientist fought adversity and left a lasting national legacy: Obituary". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media.
- Search Australian Honours: MCINTOSH, Malcolm Kenneth, Australian Government, archived from the original on 13 April 2014
- "No. 54255". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 December 1995. p. 2.
- Minchin, Nick (15 February 2000), "McIntosh, Dr Malcolm Kenneth AC Kt", Senate Hansard, Parliament of Australia, archived from the original on 28 January 2015
- Malcolm McIntosh Lecture, CSIRO, 22 March 2013, archived from the original on 11 October 2013
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by David Charles |
Secretary of the Department of Industry, Technology and Commerce 1990 |
Succeeded by Neville Stevens |
| Preceded by Roy Montague Green |
Chief Executive of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation 1996 – 2000 |
Succeeded by Colin Adam |