Based in the South Australian capital Adelaide, the AWRI is a key player in international wine research. Dr Johnson joined the institute in 2006 and became its youngest ever leader when he was named Managing Director at the age of 33 in 2011.
He is leaving to take up a new appointment as Pro Vice Chancellor Research Innovation at Macquarie University in February.
The move was announced today by the AWRI’s Chair Louisa Rose, who acknowledged the exciting opportunity Dr Johnson had been offered.
