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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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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 (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 (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 (Innovation)
Professor Michael Cardew-Hall
The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Innovation) provides leadership of strategic initiatives to build growth in research and education outcomes through strategic partnerships with industry, government and not-...
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Pro Vice-Chancellor (International Strategy)
Professor Sally Wheeler OBE MRIA FAcSS FAAL
As Pro 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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Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education)
Professor Royston Gustavson
As Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) at the Australian National University, Professor Royston Gustavson has executive responsibility for special educational initiatives within the academic...
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Vice-President (First Nations)
Mr Peter Yu
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
Vice-President (Engagement and Global Relations)
Ms Jane O’Dwyer
Jane is charged with leading innovative, strategic engagement activity that enhances the unique position and nature of ANU in Australia. The Vice-President directly oversees Strategic Communications...
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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 administration...
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Interim 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:
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Finance & Business Services
Chief of Staff and Director - Office of the Vice-Chancellor
Mr Christopher Price
Chris Price is the Chief of Staff, Director of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, and advisory member of the Executive and Senior Management Groups at the ANU. As Chief of Staff, Chris is the...
