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New Executive Director for ATN

23 May 2019

The Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Luke Sheehy as our new Executive Director.

The Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Luke Sheehy as our new Executive Director.

Luke has extensive higher education experience and has previously worked as a Director of Collaborations and Partnerships and Adviser on Government Relations at Swinburne University, Higher Education Advisor to Ministers and Shadow Ministers for Education as well as an Education and Innovation Strategy Consultant for the Asian Development Bank. A graduate of Monash, RMIT and Melbourne universities, Luke has a strong passion for and knowledge of the Australian higher education sector.

Luke possess a superb blend of the attributes the ATN requires in this critical leadership position – deep domain knowledge of higher education, advocacy, media and communication experience, public policy skills and a close knowledge of the workings of our political institutions. He also has the demonstrated skills and track record in working across the political aisle and with the wide range of professional and industry bodies.

Luke will commence his new role in June.