Our Board and Executive Team
Meet the people who guide Open Universities Australia. Our Board of Directors provides governance and strategic oversight, while our Executive Team leads the organisation day to day.
Board of Directors
Professor S. Bruce Dowton
Chairman & Nominee Director - Macquarie University
Bruce is Vice-Chancellor of Macquarie University, with leadership experience across higher education, medicine and healthcare in Australia and internationally.
Paul Beard
Chair – Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee & Nominee Director – Adelaide University
Paul is Chair – Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee & Nominee Director – Adelaide University, with experience in university leadership, finance and corporate governance.
Professor Liz Burd
Nominee Director - Griffith University
Liz is Provost of Griffith University, with leadership and research experience spanning higher education, computing and technology-enhanced learning.
Professor Allie Clemans
Nominee Director - Monash University
Allie is Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) and Senior Vice-President at Monash University, with expertise in education, professional learning and lifelong learning.
David Menarry
Nominee Director - Curtin University
David is Chief Operating Officer at Curtin University, with experience across financial leadership, risk management, corporate finance and governance.
Louise Robinson
Nominee Director – Swinburne University of Technology
Louise is Executive Director at Swinburne Edge, bringing experience across education, corporate leadership, consulting, skills training and innovation.
Professor Sherman Young
Nominee Director – RMIT University
Sherman is Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) and Vice-President at RMIT University, with experience in education leadership, teaching innovation and technology.
Executive Team
Catherine Reynolds
Chief Executive Officer
Catherine leads Open Universities Australia, bringing experience in organisational transformation, growth, customer experience and digital marketplaces.
Gemma Anderson
Chief Marketing Officer
Gemma leads OUA’s brand and marketing, bringing experience across customer insight, marketing strategy, digital transformation and growth.
Cherie Diaz
Chief Products and Partnerships Officer
Cherie leads OUA’s product and partnership strategy, bringing more than 20 years’ experience across education, edtech and digital transformation.
Anthony Elliott
Chief Operating Officer
Anthony leads OUA’s operations, bringing experience in business transformation, strategic planning, continuous improvement and major change programs.
Siebert Lubbe
Chief Customer & Technology Officer
Siebert leads OUA’s customer experience, services and technology capabilities, with a focus on improving experiences for students and university partners.
