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Malcolm Turnbull

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President at International Hydropower Association (IHA)
📍 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

As President of the International Hydropower Association, Malcolm Turnbull leverages his experience as Australias 29th Prime Minister to advocate for clean energy. Educated at the University of Sydney and the University of Oxford, his career spans politics, law, and technology investment, with a focus on environmental and communications policy.

Outside of his public life, Mr. Turnbull is an avid outdoorsman with a passion for water sports, including sailing and kayaking in Sydney Harbour. He and his wife also own and operate a cattle and sheep farm in the Hunter Valley, reflecting a deep connection to Australian agriculture and land.

Before entering politics, he was a successful tech entrepreneur, co-founding and later selling one of Australias first major Internet Service Providers, OzEmail.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
President
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Personality Overview

How Malcolm shows up

Assertive
Value Driven
Curious

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Priorities

Topics Malcolm cares about

Clean Energy
As President of the International Hydropower Association and a frequent speaker at events like the BloombergNEF Summit, he champions the global transition to clean energy.
Cyber Security
Actively discusses cyber warfare, offensive cyber capabilities, and national security strategies, as seen in his recent podcast interviews on the topic.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
President
International Hydropower Association (IHA)
10-2018
Managing Director
Turnbull & Partners Pty Limited
9-2015 - 8-2018
29th Prime Minister of Australia
Australian Government
9-2013 - 9-2015
Minister for Communications
Australian Government
1-2007 - 12-2007
Minister of the Environment and Water Resources
Australian Government
In the press

Media appearances

Malcolm Turnbull announced as IHA's new President. Featured in International Hydropower Association (IHA) News
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Malcolm Turnbull and IHA urge the World Bank to do more on pumped‑storage hydropower. Featured in International Hydropower Association (IHA) News
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Education
1978 - 1980
BCL
University of Oxford
1973 - 1977
BA LLB
University of Sydney
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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