Governance and engagement

UPDATED 21 AUGUST 2025

Digital and Services Strategy Board (DSSB)

The Digital and Services Strategy Board (DSSB), established in March 2022, is a strategic committee overseeing the governance of the ANU Digital Plan and implementation of the Service Performance Framework. A whole-of-University resource, the DSSB ensures the effective delivery and benefits realisation of the ANU Digital and Services portfolio of programs, and alignment with the ANU Strategic Plan and Corporate Plan. The Board provides strategic direction, risk insights, progress monitoring, and overall success assurance.

Interim Chair: Jonathan Churchill, Chief Operating Officer

Secretariat: 

Jo PooleLean Portfolio ManagerInformation Technology Servicesjo.poole@anu.edu.au

 

Technical Design Authority (TDA)

The Technical Design Authority (TDA) serves as the key arbitrator for significant information and technical changes at ANU. The TDA ensures that proposed solutions are thoroughly considered, adhere to design guidelines, and align with our future state digital environment objectives.

Chair: Helen Duke, Infrastructure Stream Lead, Information Technology Services (ITS)

Helen DukeAssociate Director, Infrastructure Stream LeadInformation Technology Services
Adam ReedArchitecture Chapter Lead (Deputy Chair)Information Technology Services
Megan EastonSenior Data Governance OfficerScholarly Information Services
Sigi GoodeProfessor, Information SystemsCollege of Business & Economics
Leone NurbasariAssociate Director, Business Intelligence & AnalyticsPlanning & Service Performance
Adrian TarcaActing Head of Agile & DevOps CapabilityInformation Technology Services
Kim NevilleDigital Accessibility Practice LeadInformation Technology Services
TBCExternal industry representative 

Secretariat: 

Marina StojkoskiBusiness Analyst, Project Delivery & EngagementInformation Technology Servicesmarina.stojkoski@anu.edu.au

 

Web Governance Board

Following extensive consultation with stakeholders from across the University, the Web Governance Board was established in October 2024. Reporting to the Digital and Services Strategy Board, the Web Governance Board oversees the delivery and benefits realisation of all web-related activities and initiatives across the University, ensuring they align with the ANU Web Strategy and wider strategic objectives. The Web Governance Board provides leadership, direction, and accountability for the University's online presence, while also offering a framework to empower our staff to deliver a world-class web experience to the ANU community.

Chair: Shannon Kenna, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer 

Shannon KennaChief Marketing & Communications OfficerANU Marketing & Communications
Zoran SugarevskiChief Information OfficerInformation Technology Services
Nirmalo WilkesDirector, Brand & MarketingInternational Strategy & Future Students
Sophie HollowayChief, Research & Innovation ServicesOffice of Research & Innovation Services
VACANTPro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching)Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching)
Matt CousinsGeneral ManagerCollege of Systems & Society
Scott PearsallInterim Pro Vice-Chancellor (International & Future Students)Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (International & Future Students)

 

Digital Plan User Group

In March 2023, the University established the ANU Digital Plan User Group. The User Group includes representatives from all Colleges and Divisions, with a diverse mix of role types and people, ensuring that the voices of ANU staff, including accessibility and usability needs, are considered at every step of the Digital Plan.

Chair: Professor Anthony Connolly, Chair, Academic Board & Dean, College of Law, Governance & Policy

Tanya AliSenior Manager, Students & ExperienceCollege of Business & Economics
Richard AndrewStudent Administration ManagerCollege of Arts & Social Sciences
Associate Professor Rebecca ColvinAssociate Professor, Environment, Resources & DevelopmentCollege of Asia & the Pacific
Dr Stephen DannSenior LecturerCollege of Business & Economics
Lizzie GordonDeputy Manager, Student CentralDivision of Student Administration & Academic Services
Leeanne KellySenior Manager, Student Safety & WellbeingUniversity Experience
Hayden MerrellDeputy Manager, Student Communications, Student CentralDivision of Student Administration & Academic Services
Kus PandeyResearch Funding & Development ManagerOffice of Research & Innovation Services
Associate Professor Alex RichardsonAssociate Professor, Business Information Systems & Deputy Director (Education)College of Business & Economics
Cameron RolesSenior LecturerCollege of Law, Governance & Policy
Associate Professor Benjamin SchwessingerAssociate Professor, Research School of BiologyCollege of Science & Medicine
Ann SmithLecturer in Business ManagementCollege of Business & Economics
Peline TanAssociate Director, Future StudentsInternational Strategy & Future Students
Dr Matt ThompsonPostdoctoral FellowCollege of Science & Medicine
Sarah WalkerSenior Manager, Student LifeOffice of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Associate Professor Alexandra WebbAssociate Professor & Associate Director (Education), MedicineCollege of Science & Medicine
Donna WebsterSchool ManagerCollege of Business & Economics
Professor Marvin WeeProfessor, Research School of AccountingCollege of Business & Economics
Renee WeirOffice ManagerOffice of the Vice-Chancellor

Secretariat: 

Office of the COOoffice.coo@anu.edu.au
 

 

Stream governance

Each Digital Plan Stream is governed by a group responsible for ensuring work is planned and prioritised in alignment with clear strategic objectives and that outcomes are tracked and measured. Each of these groups is led by an Executive Sponsor who is ultimately accountable for the successful delivery of the stream’s strategic roadmap. Stream governance groups provide strategic guidance, monitor progress against plans, timelines and budgets, as well as oversee stakeholder engagement, issue management and mitigation to support stream success.

Research

Executive Sponsor: Professor Lachlan Blackhall, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research & Innovation

Chair: Sophie Holloway, Chief, Research and Information Services, Research & Innovation

Zoran SugarevskiChief Information OfficerInformation Technology Services
Professor Ann EvansPro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate Research)Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate Research)
Jackie AtkinResearch Stream LeadCollege of Science & Medicine
Dr Adrian SheppardProfessor, Physics Education CentreCollege of Science & Medicine
Professor Darren HalpinProfessor, School of Politics & International RelationsCollege of Arts & Social Sciences
Dale HollandOperations and Business ManagerResearch Initiatives & Infrastructure

Key contact:

Jackie AtkinStream Lead, ResearchInformation Technology Servicesjackie.atkin@anu.edu.au

 

Learning & Teaching

We are currently in the process of reconsidering the structure and direction of the Learning & Teaching governance group. Please check back soon for updates.

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Key contact:

Paul HargreavesStream Lead, Learning & Teaching and Student ExperienceInformation Technology Servicespaul.hargreaves@anu.edu.au

Student Experience

Executive Sponsor & Chair: Bree Slater, Interim Academic Registrar, Division of Student Administration & Academic Services

Suzie AlcornHead, Academic Standards & Quality OfficeDivision of Student Administration & Academic Services
Paul HargreavesStream Lead, Learning & Teaching and Student ExperienceInformation Technology Services
Patricia TehSenior Project OfficerUniversity Experience
Richelle HiltonDirectorPlanning & Service Performance

Key contact:

Paul HargreavesStream Lead, Learning & Teaching and Student ExperienceInformation Technology Servicesjackie.atkin@anu.edu.au

Core IT Infrastructure

We are currently in the process of reconsidering the structure and direction of the Digital Infrastructure & Cloud Enablement governance group. Please check back soon for updates.

Key contact:

Sajid HassanStream Lead, Digital Infrastructure & Cloud EnablementInformation Technology Servicessajid.hassan@anu.edu.au

University Services

Executive Sponsor & Chair: Jonathan Churchill, Chief Operating Officer

Zoran SugarevskiChief Information OfficerInformation Technology Services
Matt CousinsGeneral ManagerCollege of Systems & Society
Richelle HiltonDirectorPlanning & Service Performance
Jeremy MatthewChief Campus Environment OfficerCampus Environment
Ian WillisStream Lead, University Services and Service DeliveryInformation Technology Services
Steve O'ConnorSchool Manager, Research School of BiologyCollege of Science & Medicine

Key contact:

Ian WillisStream Lead, University Services and Service DeliveryInformation Technology Servicesian.willis@anu.edu.au

 

Information Security Office

Executive Sponsor & Chair: Julian Doak, Chief Information Security Officer

Zoran SugarevskiChief Information OfficerInformation Technology Services
Judith YangDeputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance RepresentativeFinance & Business Services
Sophie HollowayChief, Research & Innovation ServicesOffice of Research & Innovation Services
Professor Jochen TrumpfProfessor, School of EngineeringCollege of Systems & Society
Helen DukeAssociate Director, Infrastructure ServicesInformation Technology Services
Liza FlanaganGeneral ManagerCollege of Asia & the Pacific

Key contact:

Julian DoakChief Information Security OfficerInformation Technology Servicesjulian.doak@anu.edu.au