Executive team
Our executive team are experts in education and their field of specialisation. Discover more about their dedication to high-quality education, service and experience.
Meet our executive team
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Vice-Chancellor and President of Swinburne
Professor Pascale Quester guides Swinburne’s vision to be a world-class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation.
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Professor Chris Pilgrim
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer
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Professor Sarah Maddison
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education, Experience and Employability)
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Professor Simon Ridings
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, External Engagement
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Dr Werner van der Merwe
Vice President (Innovation and Enterprise)
Pro Vice-Chancellors
Meet Swinburne's Pro Vice-Chancellors who lead strategic areas including research, education and student advancement.
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Professor Qing-Long Han
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Quality)
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Professor Lau Hieng Ho
Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer (Sarawak)
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Professor Alan Kin-tak Lau
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Partnership and Digital Innovation)
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Professor Tara Magdalinski
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Quality)
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Professor Beth Webster
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Impact and Translation)
Explore how Swinburne is governed
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Academic Senate
The Academic Senate provides up-to-date advice to Council on the conduct and content of all programs and courses.
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Council
The Council is responsible for the affairs of the university, overseeing statutes and regulations, finances, management and policy frameworks.
