University Executive
The 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 Senior Management Group and the portfolios they oversee below.
Executive structure
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 delivering…
Reporting business units
- Office of the Vice-Chancellor
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International & Corporate)
- 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
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…
Reporting business units
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…
Reporting business units
Mr Christopher Price
Chris Price is the Chief Operating Officer of the Australian National University, leading all professional and service functions across the University in support of the University's strategy. Chris's…
Reporting business units
- Finance & Business Services
- Human Resources
- Facilities & Services
- Information Technology Services
- Corporate Government and Risk Office
- ANU Communications and Engagement Office
- University Legal Office
- Scholarly Information Services
- Planning & Service Performance
- Residential Experience
- ANU International Office
- China Liaison Office
- North American Liaison Office
- International Strategy & Future Students Division
- Global Programs
- Drill Hall Gallery
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…
Reporting business units
Professor Peter Yu
Professor Peter Yu is a Yawuru man from Broome in the Kimberley region in Northwest Australia with over 40 years' experience in Indigenous development and advocacy in the Kimberley, and at the state…
Reporting business units
Mr Alex Furman
The Vice-President (Advancement) leads the strategic direction for Advancement activities across the University, encompassing fundraising, alumni and stakeholder relations, and operations. The goals…
Reporting business units
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…