番茄社区

About 番茄社区 University Executive

University Executive

Under the guidance of the Vice Chancellor and President, the Executive is 番茄社区’s primary management decision-making body.

It develops and implements strategies, policies and procedures to support the University’s strategic goals and operational requirements.

Professor Simon Biggs

Vice Chancellor and President

Professor Simon Biggs is the Vice Chancellor and President, who ensures clear and effective leadership and management of the University across all operating sites, including campuses in Cairns, Townsville and Singapore.

Ms Vanessa Cannon

Chief of Staff

Ms Vanessa Cannon is the Chief of Staff, who is responsible for 番茄社区’s corporate and strategic governance and assurance frameworks and for coordinating cross portfolio strategic initiatives. In this role, she is also the Critical Incident Coordinator.

Ms Danella Forster

Chief Financial Officer

Ms Danella Forster is the Chief Financial Officer, who advises the Vice Chancellor and the Executive on 番茄社区’s financial operations while providing leadership and general management of the Financial and Business Services unit.

Professor Marcus Lane

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academy

is the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academy who manages the performance of 番茄社区’s six Colleges, ensuring that academic operational, financial and strategic goals are achieved.

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research

is the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research who oversees Research Infrastructure, Research and Innovation Services and the Graduate Research School, along with several research centres and institutes.

Professor Maree Dinan-Thompson

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Education

is the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Education who leads activities to advance student learning, services and support, teaching standards and quality of the student experience.

Ms Tricia Brand

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Services and Resources

Ms Tricia Brand is the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Services and Resources who manages operational functions including Estate, Work Health and Safety, Human Resources, and Technology Solutions.

Professor Martin Nakata

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Indigenous Education and Strategy

is the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Indigenous Education and Strategy who oversees 番茄社区's Indigenous Education and Research Centre. He is also a key contributor to 番茄社区's Indigenous strategy and engagement activities.