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» About » University Executive » About » University ExecutiveThe ANU Executive Leadership Team is headed by our Vice-Chancellor, President and Chief Executive Officer Professor Brian P. Schmidt AC. Professor Schmidt and his team develop and implement strategies, policies and procedures to support ANU to meet its strategic goals and operational needs.
Learn more about the Executive Leadership Team and the portfolios they oversee.
Executive structure
Vice-Chancellor & President
Professor Brian P. Schmidt AC FAA FRS
The Vice-Chancellor and President is the leader and chief executive officer of ANU.
The Vice-Chancellor provides executive leadership to the University and takes overall responsibility for...
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- Office of the Vice-Chancellor
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International Strategy)
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student & University Experience)
- Vice-President (First Nations)
- Chief Operating Officer
- ANU Advancement
- College Deans
- Global Institute for Women's Leadership
- Communications and Engagement Office
- Corporate Government and Risk Office
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Professor Grady Venville
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) holds responsibility for the establishment and satisfaction of academic standards at ANU, including the delivery of an exceptional educational and student...
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International Strategy)
Professor Sally Wheeler OBE MRIA FAcSS FAAL
As Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International Strategy), Professor Wheeler is responsible for the development and implementation of the academically-led international strategy for the Australian National...
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
Professor Keith Nugent
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies, policies and systems to achieve the University's strategic goals in research...
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student and University Experience)
Professor Ian Anderson AO
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student and University Experience) provides leadership of strategic initiatives that promote student and staff equity, Indigenous Reconciliation and improve the quality of...
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Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education & Digital)
Professor Maryanne Dever
Professor Maryanne Dever holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from the University of Queensland and a Master of Arts (Hons) and PhD from the University of Sydney. Prior to joining ANU in 2021 she worked...
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Vice-President (First Nations)
Professor Peter Yu AM
Peter Yu is a Yawuru man from Broome in the Kimberley region in North West Australia with over 40 years experience in Indigenous development and advocacy in the Kimberley and at the state, national...
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Vice-President (Advancement)
Ms Barbara Miles
The Vice-President (Advancement) leads the strategic direction for Advancement activities across the University. This is achieved through collaboration with all areas, and in particular, working with...
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ANU Advancement
Chief Operating Officer
Mr Paul Duldig
The Chief Operating Officer provides leadership to service divisions and brings a support-services perspective to strategic discussions.
The portfolio's key roles are to:
Ensure that service...
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Chief Financial Officer
Ms Anna Tsikouris
The Chief Financial Officer provides financial leadership and strategic business advice to the Vice-Chancellor, Executive, University and Council. As Interim CFO Anna oversees:
Development and...
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Finance & Business Services
Chief of Staff | Director - Office of the Vice-Chancellor
Mr Christopher Price
Chris Price is the Chief of Staff at the Australian National University, and Director of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor. In this capacity he takes broad responsibility for overseeing the Vice-...
