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Tobi Wilson

Vice President, Operations and Chief Operating Officer

Mr Tobi Wilson was appointed as Vice President, Operations and Chief Operating Officer in August 2025.

Prior to commencing with Âé¶¹Éçmadou, Tobi held the position ofÌýChief Executive, South EasternÌýSydneyÌýLocal Health District where he oversaw the delivery ofÌýpublicÌýhealth services to almost one million people across the EasternÌýseaboardÌýof Sydney. ÌýWithin the role, Tobi led clinicalÌýtransformationÌýincluding the adoption of virtual care models to support the delivery of patient care at home andÌýoversawÌýthe delivery of a multi-billion dollar capital programme acrossÌýmultipleÌýsites.

Prior to this, Tobi held a range ofÌýsenior health executive roles across New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, including,ÌýGeneral Manager of Prince of Wales Hospital and Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospitals,ÌýChief Operating Officer at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Acting Chief Executive Officer, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network. ÌýHe has also held Board appointments across a portfolio of health and research not-for-profit organisations.

Tobi is a values-driven leader experienced in leading large, complex organisations. ÌýHe has a proven ability to lead services that support benefit for community, utilising technology to support innovation. ÌýTobi began his career as a physiotherapist, before completing a Masters of Health Service Management at the University of South Australia.

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  • Director, Operations
    Ashley Milosavljevic
    E:Ìýa.milosavljevic@unsw.edu.au

    Ashley is responsible for supporting the growth of this Division and the successful delivery of the initiatives within this high-profile portfolio. Ashley also ensures engagement across the University on portfolio matters and represents the Division in internal and external forums. The role coordinates the finance, procurement, governance, reporting, customer experience, communications and operational services for the Division.

    Prior to this role, Ashley held several positions (Unit Manager, Manager Operations and Administration and Acting General Manager) within the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Education Portfolio. Ashley has also worked in Âé¶¹Éçmadou Library and the Graduations Department.

    Ashley holds a Bachelor in Business and Marketing and a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations and Event Management. She is a member of the Association for Tertiary Education Management (ATEM) and the Project Management Institute and holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) Credential.


    Chief Property Officer
    Tim Beattie

    Executive Assistant:ÌýBelinda Kelly
    E:Ìýbelinda.kelly@unsw.edu.au

    Prior to his appointment at Âé¶¹Éçmadou, Tim’s expertiseÌýwas honed in a variety of property settings. Most notably,ÌýTim was head of development at Stockland (Australia’s largest diversified property group), responsible for the redevelopment of one of the country’s largest regional retail portfolios.

    Tim has extensive end-to-end experience across property in a range of asset classes, mixed use, retail, build-to-rent and apartments.ÌýHe creates pathways for projects and businesses to succeed through driving and leading high performing teams. As such, Tim possessesÌýextensive experience operating on executive teams.

    Tim holds degrees in Architecture, Building Science (Victoria University)Ìýand a Master of Business and Administration (AGSM).


    Chief People Officer
    Gemma Martin

    Executive Assistant: Elizabeth Polias
    E: Elizabeth.Polias@unsw.edu.au

    Gemma has been providing strategic people & culture leadership across the private and public sectors for almost 20 years. Her experience spans all areas of people and culture including learning and development, culture, engagement, workplace relations, data and analytics, workforce strategy and remuneration and benefits.

    With experience in the United States, Latin America, Canada and Australia, Gemma has held senior leadership positions within a number of large ASX-listed companies including BlueScope, Treasury Wine Estates and Downer Group prior to joining Sydney Water as their Chief People Officer in February 2022.

    Gemma has a proven track record of successfully leading large scale transformation, improving diversity and inclusion outcomes, developing and implementing strategy, and leading employee engagement and culture initiatives. Gemma is passionate about creating an engaged and psychologically safe workplace and empowering people to successfully deliver outcomes for organisations and their customers.

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    Chief Financial Officer
    Libby Stratford

    Executive Assistant:ÌýDebbie Wong
    E: debbie.wong@unsw.edu.au

    BCom, MPA, FCPA, GAICD, EMPA (in-progress)

    As Chief Financial Officer at Âé¶¹Éçmadou Sydney, Elizabeth (Libby) Stratford is responsible for the University’s financial direction and management, financial and business performance monitoring and analysis, and providing independent advice on the financial performance of university-controlled and associated entities.

    Prior to joining Âé¶¹Éçmadou, Libby was the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director Finance and Procurement of the NSW Department of Communities and Justice, part of the Stronger Communities Cluster. She has completed a Masters of Public Administration and holds a Bachelor of Commerce. Libby has remained an honorary Vice-Chair of the NSW Public Sector Community of Finance Professionals since stepping down as Chair in 2019 reflecting her commitment to the ongoing development of public and not-for-profit sector finance professionals.

    Libby was appointed a Fellow of the CPA Australia in 2012 and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2013. She has been a Senior Executive in the NSW Government and held senior leadership roles in the Justice, Communities, Arts, Education, Treasury and Health portfolios.

    Libby has a passion for being part of organisations that have delivering greater social outcomes at their heart and harnessing that same passion to form high-performing, engaged and happy teams.


    Chief Information Officer
    Dr Christine Burns

    Executive Assistant:ÌýJen Lafferty
    E: j.lafferty@unsw.edu.au

    Christine Burns commenced as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Âé¶¹Éçmadou Sydney in August 2022. As CIO of Âé¶¹ÉçmadouIT, Christine leads all ICT, digital systems, infrastructure and services across the University. Christine is part of the portfolio of the Vice-President, Operations and is also a member of the University’s Senior Leadership Team.Ìý In line with the university’s elevated focus on technology, which includes the creation of the Âé¶¹Éçmadou Council IT Committee, Christine will work with the executive to challenge the status quo and further develop a modern technology strategy.

    Christine has over 15 years of experience leading IT functions in both the legal and university sectors, following an early career as a lawyer. Prior to her appointment, Christine was CIO at the University of Technology, Sydney, and also spent two years as the Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Corporate Services.


    Âé¶¹Éçmadou EPMO

    Director of Transformation & Enterprise Portfolio Management Office
    Joanne Borys

    Project Officer:ÌýRachael Brown
    E:Ìýrachael.brown@unsw.edu.au

    As Director of Transformation & Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) Joanne is responsible for ensuring there is effective functional integration of major programs and projects across Âé¶¹Éçmadou, leading the management and delivery of the Âé¶¹Éçmadou-wide transformation portfolio. An accomplished transformation executive with over 25 years’ experience leading future-focused transformational change and operating models that drive innovation, performance, benefits realisation and sustainability. Her experience spans a diverse range of industry sectors, including the University of Sydney, EY, Westpac, NRMA, James Hardie, and Goodman Fielder.


    Chief Data Officer
    Surabhi Jain

    Executive Assistant: Gina Michael
    E:Ìýg.micheal@unsw.edu.au

    Surabhi brings over two decades of international experience across data, technology and risk management. Appointed as Âé¶¹Éçmadou’s Chief Data Officer in April 2025, she has a proven track record in establishing enterprise data functions, developing and executing data strategies, and embedding data as a sustainable, strategic capability. Her leadership is defined by an ability to translate complex challenges into clear, actionable strategies, especially in highly regulated, complex environments.

    With a leadership style that is both strategic and people-focused, Surabhi is recognised for building inclusive, high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. She is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion and actively contributes to industry initiatives that support and elevate women in data and digital leadership.

    Surabhi holds credentials from the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has led teams and initiatives across APAC, EMEA, and ANZ.

    Formation of the Enterprise Data function reflects Âé¶¹Éçmadou’s commitment to embedding data at the core of academic, research, and operational excellence.


    Office of VPO:

    Operations Manager
    Kristy Chhuy
    E: Kristy.chhuy@unsw.edu.au

    Senior Project Officer
    Angela Lee
    E: a.lee@unsw.edu.au

    Executive Assistant
    Stephanie Whitelaw
    E: s.whitelaw@unsw.edu.au


Staff contact

Name

Stephanie Whitelaw

Position

Executive Assistant

Postal address

Âé¶¹Éçmadou Sydney
Office of the Vice-President, Operations
Chancellery Building Âé¶¹Éçmadou Sydney
NSW 2052