With more than 20 years senior executive experience in a large, successful and multi-campus international University, John is an acknowledged expert for developing and facilitating strong institutional strategy. John has a long and rich history as a leader, strategist and senior manager. He has interacted at the highest levels of government and business both domestically and internationally. Given the depth and breadth of experience and clear record of success in organisational strategy and change, John is regarded as one of Australia’s leading University administrators.
John has been a consultant to universities, government agencies and private companies in Australia. John has extensive experience in the international arena having been involved in education development projects in China, Hong Kong, the Middle East, the Maldives, Thailand, Singapore, the US and Canada. John is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Innovative approaches to problems and, professional growth and development of staff have been the hallmarks of his career. He has been described as a hands-on executive with strategic initiative and a focused approach who is able to communicate with all parties to engender commitment and support. He offers a combination of creativity and analytical skill to form the vision, determine the best way to achieve it.
Qualifications & Professional Awards
| 2023 | Mental Health Crisis Intervention Certificate |
| 2016 | Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) University of Wollongong |
| 2016 | Emeritus Professor University of Wollongong |
| 2016 | Diploma of Hypnotherapy Australian College Of Hypnotherapy |
| 2016 | Diploma of Neuro-linguistic Programming Australian College Of Hypnotherapy |
| 2014 | Graduate Australian Commercial Dispute Centre (Mediation and Conflict Resolution) |
| 2007 | Fellow Australian Council of Health Physical Education and Recreation |
| 2003 | Fellow Australian Institute of Company Directors |
| 1986 | Doctor of Education University of Northern Colorado |
| 1982 | Master of Education University of Sydney |
| 1971 | Master of Science University of Oregon |
| 1970 | Bachelor of Science (With Merit) University of Oregon |
| 1966 | Diploma in Physical Education Sydney Teachers’ College |

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