Senior executives | Charles Darwin University

The Executive Group comprises the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellors and Pro Vice-Chancellors to ensure the University can deliver outstanding education and research outcomes.

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Vice-Chancellor and President of Charles Darwin University

Professor Bowman joins CDU with considerable university leadership experience. Professor Bowman served as Vice-Chancellor and President of Central Queensland University (CQU). For over a decade, his vision and leadership helped transform CQU into one of Australia’s largest and most engaged regional universities.

Provost of Charles Darwin University

Professor Mike Wilson is Provost of Charles Darwin University. Formerly, Provost at Zayed University, United Arab Emirates, he has significant leadership experience and a distinguished academic career.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President Global Strategy and Advancement

Andrew Everett has worked in senior university positions in international engagement for over 15 years. He has provided consultation services to universities, government and the school's sector regarding international education and training.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President Operations

Meredith Parry is Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President Operations. Ms Parry has worked both in the vocational and higher education sectors for 25 years.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President Research and Innovation

Professor Bogdan Dlugogorski is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President, Research and Innovation at Charles Darwin University. He is a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered Chemist with a distinguished record as a researcher, inventor and academic leader.

Pro Vice-Chancellor, Education Strategy

Professor Robert Fitzgerald is Pro Vice-Chancellor, Education Strategy at Charles Darwin University overseeing excellence and innovation in learning and teaching.

Pro Vice-Chancellor, Vocational Education and Training

Associate Professor Noordin Shehabuddeen has a track record of championing institutional portfolios across Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Higher Education. His leadership experience transcends strategic industry engagement, practice-led teaching and learning, and institutional innovation.