Farewell to our CEO/Head of College

Dear Members,

On Sunday the 15th of August, the CEO/ Head of College, Dr Kerry Bennett called us to advise us that after a considerable period of reflection, she had decided to tender her resignation after having reached her ten year anniversary in the role.

Naturally we were both disappointed to learn of her decision, but we understood that after a period of a decade in the position, many executives decide that both the organisation and the person themselves would benefit from a change.

We are also mindful of the huge effort, and the consequential toll, dealing with COVID 19 has brought. We are extremely grateful for the efforts Kerry has made over the past 18 months to ensure that both staff and students were safe and well looked after, and we are very conscious of the fact that in all of that time no-one at Graduate House tested positive to COVID 19. Members were also in the forefront of her concerns.

We wish her every success for the future, and both for ourselves and the Council we express our gratitude for all that she has done during her tenure.

Fortunately, our recent Strategic Planning Day and outcomes, has put us on a good trajectory for the future and we look forward to launching soon the 2022-2024 Strategic Plan.

Cr Vincent Mirabelli

Chairperson of Council The Hon Diana Bryant AO QC President.