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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
Professor Brian P. Schmidt AC FAA FRS
The Vice-Chancellor is the President and Chief Executive Officer of ANU.
The Vice-Chancellor guides strategy and day-to-day leadership for the University and is also a member of the Council....
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Provost
Professor Mike Calford
Professor Calford, has come to ANU from the position of Provost of the University of Tasmania. He has served in senior leadership in Australian higher education for more than 15 years. His leadership...
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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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Acting 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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Chief Operating Officer
Mr Chris Grange
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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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 (University Experience)
Professor Richard Baker
The Pro Vice-Chancellor (University Experience) provides leadership of strategic initiatives that promote student and staff equity, Indigenous Reconciliation and improve the quality of the student...
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Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education)
Associate Professor Royston Gustavson
As Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) at the Australian National University, Associate Professor Royston Gustavson has executive responsibility for special educational initiatives within the...
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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 and overseas. As acting Head of the Global Engagement portfolio...
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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 Financial Officer
Mr Adam Black
The Chief Financial Officer provides financial leadership and strategic business advice to the Vice-Chancellor, Executive, University and Council. As standing Deputy to the Chief Operating Officer,...
