University Leadership Team

Crowd of UTS students walking around futuristic campus

UTS is led by Vice-Chancellor and President Andrew Parfitt. The role of the Vice-Chancellor and the University Leadership Team is to provide effective operational management of the university to achieve strategic objectives.

Professor Andrew Parfitt, Vice-Chancellor and President

Andrew Parfitt, Vice-Chancellor and President, is UTS's chief executive officer. He is responsible to the UTS Council for the effective management of the university.

Vice-Chancellor and President

Professor Anita Stuhmcke, Acting Provost and Senior Vice-President

Anita Stuhmcke, Acting Provost and Senior Vice-President, is responsible for the overall academic operations of the university, including management of the faculties.

Acting Provost and Senior Vice-President

Professor Debra Anderson

Dean, Faculty of Health

The Faculty of Health offers innovative, practice-based education and high impact research that focuses on improving health outcomes in local and global communities.

Glen Babington

Chief Operating Officer and Vice-President

The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the university's financial planning, infrastructure management, IT strategy and operations, and brand and reputation.

Professor Tracey Booth

Acting Dean, Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law is a dynamic and innovative law school, achieving great success for the quality of its legal education and research.

Professor Sara Denize

Interim Dean, UTS Business School

UTS Business School is a socially-committed business school focused on developing and sharing knowledge for an innovative, sustainable and prosperous economy in a fairer world.

Leo Mian Liu

Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (International)

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (International) is responsible for envisioning and driving the implementation of UTS’s next stage of internationalisation.

Distinguished Professor Jim Macnamara

Interim Dean, Faculty of Design and Society

The Faculty of Design and Society contributes to the transformation of urban life, contemporary design culture and the built environment through research, education and engagement with the professions.

Professor Kate McGrath

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President (Research)

At the heart of our research endeavour is our commitment to excellence, translation impact, engagement with global and national partners, and innovative collaborations that transcend disciplinary and professional boundaries.

Dr Alana Piper

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (External Engagement and Partnerships)

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement and Partnerships) is responsible for deepening and expanding UTS’s relationships with the public and private sectors, and driving the development of partnerships, collaborations and ventures that create real value and impact.

Professor Robynne Quiggin

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Leadership and Engagement)

The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Leadership and Engagement) provides cross-university leadership in UTS Indigenous initiatives.

Portrait of Kylie Readman - Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students)

Professor Kylie Readman

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Education and Students)

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students) is responsible for UTS's key priorities in teaching and learning, the student experience, and the use of data analytics in all aspects of the university's work.