Science and Technology Organisation and was first appointed Deputy Chair in March 2014. He was also Chair of private company Total Construction Pty Ltd, and non-executive director of public companies Codan Ltd , Austal Ltd and Micro – X Ltd. In 2015, McDowell was a member of the Expert Advisory Panel on the Future Submarine Competitive Evaluation Process, formed by the Australian Government. McDowell's contract was valued at $275,000 for 50 days' work and included travel expenses. Concern was expressed regarding the remuneration for the advisory panel members by independent senator Nick Xenophon. In April 2017, McDowell was appointed as a director of the Adelaide Football Club. McDowell was a director of the RAA and remains a member of The Australian Strategic Policy Institute Council and is on the Council of Governors at St. Peter's College. Honours On 24 April 2019 McDowell was awarded an honorary doctorate (D.Univ. Honoris Causa ) by the University of South Australia. References Chancellors of the University of South Australia Living people Year of birth missing (living people)