As an experienced climatologist, and former head of Climate Services in the Bureau of Meteorology, Neil currently provides climate research services to the Victorian Government. Within the BoM his responsibilities included climate and water prediction services and climate change. Neil also worked on international projects, including climate services and disaster risk reduction for Pacific Islands.

As a Director with Out of the Box Executive, Neil assists organisations to capture opportunities and mitigate their risks through the energy, climate and circular economy transition. Improving organisational strategy, governance and risk
management is also a focus. Neil also trains entrepreneurs and businesses on strategy, leadership, and business planning, including through Deakin University.

Neil is a board director with Wannon Water, which is a water corporation providing sustainable water services to south west Victoria. He is also a board member of Geelong Sustainability and supports communities, businesses and governments to take climate action and transition to renewables.

Neil is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company of Directors and has Masters degrees in both Business Administration and Science, a Graduate Diploma in Computing and a Diploma in Meteorology.