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
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…
Reporting business units
- Office of the Chancellor
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…
Reporting business units
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 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…
Reporting business units
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…
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
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.…
Reporting business units
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…
Reporting business units
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…
Reporting business units
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…