Isaac Coonan is the Director of Strategic Partnerships - Government and Industry at The University of Queensland. Isaac is responsible for the operational efficiency, working closely with the Executive Director, Shannon Willoughby, to achieve strategic outputs.

Isaac has extensive experience in economic and strategic partnership development within the Australian innovation sector, with particular strengths in the property, construction, and development sector. 

 With experience in working directly for innovation labs, global venture capital firms, government, and universities, Isaac takes a holistic approach to driving sustainable and outcome-driven partnerships between industry, government, and the tertiary sector.