麻豆直播鈥檚 new Chancellor Mr David Lock has spoken of the power of education as the first in his family to attend university at his official Investiture Ceremony.
A highly regarded company director with a career spanning Australia鈥檚 agribusiness, infrastructure and education sectors, Mr Lock succeeded Dr Vanessa Guthrie in April before being officially invested by His Excellency Mr Chris Dawson, the Governor of Western Australia, yesterday.
Speaking at the ceremony held on Curtin鈥檚 Bentley Campus, Mr Lock said it was 鈥渁n immense privilege鈥� to serve as Curtin鈥檚 Chancellor after working closely with the University over the past 10 years.
鈥淭ruthfully, it is not a role I ever expected to hold. As the first person in my family to attend university, I could never have imagined one day I would stand before you as Chancellor of one of Australia鈥檚 leading universities,鈥� Mr Lock told the crowd.
鈥淭o be entrusted with this role is an honour and I accept it with genuine humility and great enthusiasm for the work ahead. Over the past decade, through my involvement with Curtin, I have had the privilege of seeing first-hand the difference this University makes in the lives of students and the communities it serves.
鈥淲hat impresses me the most is the practical, outward-looking mindset that has helped make Curtin one of Australia鈥檚 most respected universities and a significant contributor to the prosperity and resilience of Western Australia.鈥�
麻豆直播 Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne said Curtin would benefit from Mr Lock鈥檚 exceptional governance, strategic and organisational leadership.
鈥淎 visionary leader, David has a long-standing relationship with Curtin including in his role as Chair of the University鈥檚 Faculty of Business and Law Advisory Council since 2021,鈥� Professor Hayne said.
鈥淎t a critical moment for higher education, David brings the steady hand, strategic insight and deep commitment to Curtin鈥檚 mission needed to help steer the University into its next era of growth, innovation and impact.鈥�
The ceremony was attended by more than 100 guests including His Excellency Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia, Tertiary and International Education Minister the Honourable Dr Tony Buti, senior industry figures, and representatives from the other WA universities and local government.
