University of Otago Council membership 2024

Membership

The University Council is chaired by the Chancellor, Ms Trish Oakley. In the absence of the Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor, Mr Brendan Boyle deputises.

Appointed by the Minister of Education

• Hon Clare E Curran
• Ms Suzanne L Ellison
• Mr Ross D Jackson
• Mr Malcolm A Wong

Ex Officio

• The Vice-Chancellor – Hon Grant Robertson

Elected by the academic staff

• Professor Ralph W Adler

Elected by the professional staff

• Mr Mark Brunton

President of the Otago University Students' Association Incorporated

• Ms Keegan L Wells

Appointed by the University of Otago Council

• Mr Frazer B Barton
• Mr Brendan J Boyle
• Ms Trish A Oakley
• Ms Nicola E Riordan

Independent Chair

• Mr Allan H Dawson

Registrar and Secretary to the Council

• Hon Dr David Clark

Deputy Secretary to the Council

• Ms S M Kearney