Curtin appoints Wood and Gill

Curtin University of Technology has appointed Professor David Wood as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor International.
Curtin Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jeanette Hacket said Professor Wood had served the university in a number of capacities over the last 13 years, most recently as Pro-Vice Chancellor of Humanities.

Professor Wood had proven himself to be a committed member of Curtin’s executive management team and is recognised as an innovative leader and strategist, she said.

“The international marketplace for higher education is dynamic and challenging and Professor Wood is a capable leader who can significantly grow our interests in this area,” she said.

Professor Wood developed new offshore courses and improved the management of existing partnerships which had enhanced Curtin’s financial situation while Director of Humanities International Programs and as Pro Vice-Chancellor Humanities.

He also managed the development and implementation of new pathway programs to enhance international recruitment, and lead a team that is implementing innovative marketing approaches for Humanities courses locally and internationally.

CUT simultaneously appointed former WA Water Corporation Chief Executive Officer Dr Jim Gill as Chancellor. Dr Gill succeeds Gordon Martin, Executive Chairman of Coogee Chemicals, who has been Chancellor since 2006.

Dr Gill was the Water Corporation’s inaugural CEO from 1996 till he retired in December 2008.

A major focus during his tenure was a program to greatly increase the State’s water source capacity and promote efficient water usage to adapt to significantly drying climate. He also introduced seawater desalination to Australia and this has now been adopted by four other states.
17/07/2009