Andrew Gissing

Andrew Gissing is the Chief Executive Officer of Natural Hazards Research Australia. He works with government, business, and not-for-profits to make our communities safer and more resilient.

Andrew has over 20 years of disaster management experience, including in senior executive roles. He previously held the position of Deputy Chief Officer / Director Emergency Management and Communication with the Victoria State Emergency Service and, before joining Natural Hazards Research Australia, was a General Manager at Risk Frontiers.

Andrew holds a Master (Hons) of Science and a Bachelor of Economics and has published in leading international journals.