Â鶹ֱ²¥ has announced highly accomplished executive Dr Vanessa Guthrie AO as its new Chancellor, starting April 1, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currently Curtin\u2019s Pro Chancellor, Dr Guthrie has been a member of the University Council since 2017 and has experience across a portfolio of board positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She is a Non-Executive Director of Santos Limited, Tronox Holdings PLC, Lynas Rare Earths Limited and Orica; Non-Executive Director of Cricket Australia and Infrastructure Australia; and Chair of FITE Brain Cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her qualifications span geology, environment, law and business management \u2014 including a Doctor of Philosophy in Geology and an Honorary Doctor of Science from Â鶹ֱ²¥ \u2014 and she has substantial experience in diverse mining industry roles including operations, environment, community, indigenous affairs, corporate development and sustainability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Guthrie said it was a rare privilege to have the opportunity to make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCurtin is a university where our ambition to \u201cmake tomorrow better\u201d comes to life,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur strategy, built around People, Planet and Partnerships, is one which has the student experience, our rich research performance and our commitment to being a part of the community at its heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs John Curtin said, \u2018Above all else, the university must have a soul\u2019; this is reflected in our strong focus on equity and improving people\u2019s lives through education, no matter their background.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Rob Cole, who has served on the Curtin Council since 2022, will be the new Pro Chancellor when Dr Guthrie steps up as Chancellor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Cole has over 35 years\u2019 experience in energy, resources, infrastructure, and the legal profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is a former Woodside Executive Director, Beach Energy Managing Director and partner-in-charge of Mallesons in Perth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is currently Chair of two ASX-listed companies \u2014 Iluka Resources Ltd and Perenti Ltd \u2014 and Chair of privately owned Perth Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is also a former Chair of three Government Trading Entities \u2013 Synergy, Southern Ports and Landgate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n