University Executive

The ANU Executive Leadership Team is headed by our Vice-Chancellor and President Genevieve Bell. Genevieve and her team develop and implement strategies, policies and procedures to support ANU to meet its strategic goals and operational needs.

Learn more about the leadership team and the portfolios they oversee below.

Executive structure

Vice-Chancellor and President

Professor Genevieve Bell

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…

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Provost and Senior Vice-President

Professor Rebekah Brown

The Provost and Senior Vice-President is the senior Deputy to the Vice-Chancellor and leads the implementation of The Â鶹´«Ã½AV National University's (ANU) academic mission, and the strategic…

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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 (Research and Innovation)

Professor Lachlan Blackhall

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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Vice-President (First Nations)

Professor Peter Yu

Peter Yu is a Yawuru man from Broome in the Kimberley with over 40 years’ experience in Indigenous development and advocacy in the Kimberley and at the state, national and international level. He is…

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Vice-President (Advancement)

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…

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Chief Operating Officer

Mr Jonathan Churchill

Jonathan Churchill is the Chief Operating Officer of the Â鶹´«Ã½AV National University, leading all professional and service functions across the University in support of the University's strategy.…

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Chief Financial Officer

Mr Michael Lonergan

As the Chief Financial Officer of the Â鶹´«Ã½AV National University (ANU), Michael Lonergan leads the Finance and Business Services division and the finance function for the University to deliver…

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Interim Chief Information Officer

Mr Paul Hargreaves

Paul Hargreaves is the Interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the Â鶹´«Ã½AV National University (ANU), leading the university's IT operations and providing strategic direction and oversight for…

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Interim Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Mr Steven Fanner

Steven Fanner commenced as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO) for The Â鶹´«Ã½AV National University (ANU) in October 2024. He leads the ANU Communications & Engagement and…

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