The Board had responsibility for CRC policy, for approval of the budget and of the research, education, technology transfer, communication and commercialisation plans. It was also responsible for monitoring the performance of the CRC. The Board members include a representative of each of the core parties, four independent members drawn from different sectors of the wool industry and the CRC Director. The Chair, Mr Michael Davidson, was one of the independent industry members.
| Mr Michael Davidson (Chairman) Wool producer Director PIBA and Elders Australia |
Professor Mark Wainwright Pro Vice Chancellor of Research University of New South Wales |
| Professor Michael Barber Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) The University of Western Australia |
Dr Robert Kelly Manager Wool Industry Program, Agriculture Western Australia |
| Mr Graeme Bennett Director Norwellan Textiles Pty Ltd |
Professor Ross Milbourne Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) The University of Adelaide |
| Mr Alan Bowman Wool producer, Chair NFF Industrial Committee |
Dr Oliver Mayo Chief CSIRO Division of Animal Production |
| Dr Neil Evans Manager The Woolmark Company Technology Adoption Team |
Mr John Michell Managing Director G.H. Michell and Sons (Australia) Pty Ltd |
| Professor Keith Entwistle Dean Faculty of the Sciences, The University of New England |
Dr Lionel Ward Director CRC for Premium Quality Wool |