The ANU Executive Leadership Team is headed by our Interim Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Rebekah Brown. Rebekah and her team develop and implement strategies, policies and procedures to support ANU to meet its strategic goals and operational needs.
Learn more about the leadership team and the portfolios they oversee below.
Executive structure
Professor Rebekah Brown
Professor Rebekah Brown commenced as Interim Vice-Chancellor and President in September 2025. Rebekah is a multi-award-winning educator, researcher and academic leader in environmental studies,…
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Professor Lachlan Blackhall
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies, policies and systems to achieve the University's strategic goals in research…
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Professor Joan Leach
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) holds responsibility for the establishment and satisfaction of academic standards at ANU, including the delivery of an exceptional educational and student…
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Professor Peter Yu
Peter Yu is a Yawuru man from Broome in the Kimberley with over 40 years’ experience in Indigenous development and advocacy in the Kimberley and at the state, national and international level. He is…
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Alex Furman
The Vice-President (Advancement) leads the strategic direction for Advancement activities across the University, encompassing fundraising, alumni and stakeholder relations, and operations. The goals…
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Jonathan Churchill
BSc (Hons) Imperial College London, MSc University of Port Elizabeth, MBA Australian Graduate School of Management, Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors.Jonathan Churchill is the Chief…
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Michael Lonergan
As the Chief Financial Officer of the Australian National University (ANU), Michael Lonergan leads the Finance and Business Services division and the finance function for the University to deliver…
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Kate Witenden
The Chief People Officer leads the People & Culture Division ensuring the delivery of optimal people solutions that align with the University’s vision and purpose. People & Culture is…
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Shannon Kenna
Shannon Kenna commenced as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO) for The Australian National University (ANU) in June 2025. She leads the ANU Marketing and Communications Division,…
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Zoran Sugarevski
Zoran Sugarevski is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at The Australian National University (ANU), leading the university's IT operations and providing strategic direction and oversight for all…