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.
Secretariat:
Jo Poole | Lean Portfolio Manager | Information Technology Services | jo.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 Duke | Associate Director, Infrastructure Stream Lead | Information Technology Services |
Adam Reed | Architecture Chapter Lead (Deputy Chair) | Information Technology Services |
Megan Easton | Senior Data Governance Officer | Scholarly Information Services |
Sigi Goode | Professor, Information Systems | College of Business & Economics |
Leone Nurbasari | Associate Director, Business Intelligence & Analytics | Planning & Service Performance |
Adrian Tarca | Acting Head of Agile & DevOps Capability | Information Technology Services |
Kim Neville | Digital Accessibility Practice Lead | Information Technology Services |
TBC | External industry representative |
Secretariat:
Marina Stojkoski | Business Analyst, Project Delivery & Engagement | Information Technology Services | marina.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 Kenna | Chief Marketing & Communications Officer | ANU Marketing & Communications |
Zoran Sugarevski | Chief Information Officer | Information Technology Services |
Nirmalo Wilkes | Director, Brand & Marketing | International Strategy & Future Students |
Sophie Holloway | Chief, Research & Innovation Services | Office of Research & Innovation Services |
VACANT | Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching) | Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching) |
Matt Cousins | General Manager | College of Systems & Society |
Scott Pearsall | Interim 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 Ali | Senior Manager, Students & Experience | College of Business & Economics |
Richard Andrew | Student Administration Manager | College of Arts & Social Sciences |
Associate Professor Rebecca Colvin | Associate Professor, Environment, Resources & Development | College of Asia & the Pacific |
Dr Stephen Dann | Senior Lecturer | College of Business & Economics |
Lizzie Gordon | Deputy Manager, Student Central | Division of Student Administration & Academic Services |
Leeanne Kelly | Senior Manager, Student Safety & Wellbeing | University Experience |
Hayden Merrell | Deputy Manager, Student Communications, Student Central | Division of Student Administration & Academic Services |
Kus Pandey | Research Funding & Development Manager | Office of Research & Innovation Services |
Associate Professor Alex Richardson | Associate Professor, Business Information Systems & Deputy Director (Education) | College of Business & Economics |
Cameron Roles | Senior Lecturer | College of Law, Governance & Policy |
Associate Professor Benjamin Schwessinger | Associate Professor, Research School of Biology | College of Science & Medicine |
Ann Smith | Lecturer in Business Management | College of Business & Economics |
Peline Tan | Associate Director, Future Students | International Strategy & Future Students |
Dr Matt Thompson | Postdoctoral Fellow | College of Science & Medicine |
Sarah Walker | Senior Manager, Student Life | Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) |
Associate Professor Alexandra Webb | Associate Professor & Associate Director (Education), Medicine | College of Science & Medicine |
Donna Webster | School Manager | College of Business & Economics |
Professor Marvin Wee | Professor, Research School of Accounting | College of Business & Economics |
Renee Weir | Office Manager | Office of the Vice-Chancellor |
Secretariat:
Office of the COO | office.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 Sugarevski | Chief Information Officer | Information Technology Services |
Professor Ann Evans | Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate Research) | Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate Research) |
Jackie Atkin | Research Stream Lead | College of Science & Medicine |
Dr Adrian Sheppard | Professor, Physics Education Centre | College of Science & Medicine |
Professor Darren Halpin | Professor, School of Politics & International Relations | College of Arts & Social Sciences |
Dale Holland | Operations and Business Manager | Research Initiatives & Infrastructure |
Key contact:
Jackie Atkin | Stream Lead, Research | Information Technology Services | jackie.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 Hargreaves | Stream Lead, Learning & Teaching and Student Experience | Information Technology Services | paul.hargreaves@anu.edu.au |
Student Experience
Executive Sponsor & Chair: Bree Slater, Interim Academic Registrar, Division of Student Administration & Academic Services
Suzie Alcorn | Head, Academic Standards & Quality Office | Division of Student Administration & Academic Services |
Paul Hargreaves | Stream Lead, Learning & Teaching and Student Experience | Information Technology Services |
Patricia Teh | Senior Project Officer | University Experience |
Richelle Hilton | Director | Planning & Service Performance |
Key contact:
Paul Hargreaves | Stream Lead, Learning & Teaching and Student Experience | Information Technology Services | jackie.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 Hassan | Stream Lead, Digital Infrastructure & Cloud Enablement | Information Technology Services | sajid.hassan@anu.edu.au |
University Services
Executive Sponsor & Chair: Jonathan Churchill, Chief Operating Officer
Zoran Sugarevski | Chief Information Officer | Information Technology Services |
Matt Cousins | General Manager | College of Systems & Society |
Richelle Hilton | Director | Planning & Service Performance |
Jeremy Matthew | Chief Campus Environment Officer | Campus Environment |
Ian Willis | Stream Lead, University Services and Service Delivery | Information Technology Services |
Steve O'Connor | School Manager, Research School of Biology | College of Science & Medicine |
Key contact:
Ian Willis | Stream Lead, University Services and Service Delivery | Information Technology Services | ian.willis@anu.edu.au |
Information Security Office
Executive Sponsor & Chair: Julian Doak, Chief Information Security Officer
Zoran Sugarevski | Chief Information Officer | Information Technology Services |
Judith Yang | Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance Representative | Finance & Business Services |
Sophie Holloway | Chief, Research & Innovation Services | Office of Research & Innovation Services |
Professor Jochen Trumpf | Professor, School of Engineering | College of Systems & Society |
Helen Duke | Associate Director, Infrastructure Services | Information Technology Services |
Liza Flanagan | General Manager | College of Asia & the Pacific |
Key contact:
Julian Doak | Chief Information Security Officer | Information Technology Services | julian.doak@anu.edu.au |