Our board
The International River Foundation (IRF) is honored to be steered by an outstanding board, whose diverse expertise and steadfast commitment are vital to our mission of nurturing healthy rivers and ecosystems.
This exceptional team leverages their unique backgrounds and deep passion for river conservation to exemplify our core belief: People + Ideas = Impact. Together, they not only envision a thriving future for our waterways but also actively drive meaningful change on a global scale, ensuring that our initiatives make a lasting difference for communities and ecosystems alike.

CHAIR
Michael Wright
Michael Wright is the current Chair of the International RiverFoundation, having been involved with the organisation since 2010. Michael has over 30 years’ experience a…

LORD MAYOR OF BRISBANE AND DIRECTOR
Adrian Schrinner
Adrian Schrinner became the 17th Lord Mayor of Brisbane and City Treasurer in 2019, with many years of experience as Councillor and former Deputy Mayor of Australia’s l…

DIRECTOR
Philip Weller
Philip Weller is an environmental planner, consultant in Canada and Austria, and Advisor to the Board of the International Association of Danube Water Companies (IAWD), h…
DIRECTOR
Prof Bill Dennison
Prof Bill Dennison is the Vice President for Science Application at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, a position that he has held for 22 years….
DIRECTOR
Dr Stuart Orr
Dr. Stuart Orr is the Global Freshwater Lead at the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), supporting conservation initiatives and projects in over 40 countries. Globally reno…
DIRECTOR
Sarah Zeljko
Sarah Zeljko is a professional Non-Executive Director with a diverse portfolio of boards. She is the Chair of Energy Queensland, Australia’s largest wholly government-o…