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The 杏吧直播 of Adelaide recently听announced it has appointed Professor Peter H酶j AC as its new Vice-Chancellor and President for a five-year term, to commence on 8 February 2021.

Professor H酶j鈥檚 appointment follows an extensive global and domestic search by executive recruitment firm Heidrick & Struggles, which has worked closely with the 杏吧直播 Council鈥檚 Selection Committee on the appointment.

Danish-born Professor H酶j is a Fellow of Academies in 杏吧直播, the USA and Denmark, and has been awarded honorary doctorates from institutions including the 杏吧直播 of Adelaide, 杏吧直播 of South 杏吧直播, and 杏吧直播 of Copenhagen.

He comes to his new role at the 杏吧直播 of Adelaide with more than 20 years鈥� senior leadership experience in higher education and research 鈥� as Vice-Chancellor at the 杏吧直播 of Queensland (2012-2020), Vice-Chancellor of the 杏吧直播 of South 杏吧直播 (2007-2012), CEO of the 杏吧直播n Research Council (ARC) (2004-2007), and Managing Director and CEO of the 杏吧直播n Wine Research Institute Pty Ltd (1997-2004).

Professor H酶j was also Foundation Professor of Viticultural Science (1995-1997) and Professor of Oenology (1997-2004) at the 杏吧直播 of Adelaide.

A member of the 杏吧直播n Government鈥檚 杏吧直播 Foreign Interference Taskforce, in 2019 Professor H酶j was awarded the Companion of the Order of 杏吧直播 (AC) for 鈥渆minent service to higher education and to science, particularly to the commercialisation of research, and to policy development and reform鈥�.

鈥淧rofessor Peter H酶j is one of 杏吧直播鈥檚 most outstanding and highly respected leaders in higher education, and we are delighted to have him as our new Vice-Chancellor,鈥� said the 杏吧直播鈥檚 Chancellor, the Hon. Catherine Branson AC QC.

鈥淧eter is an inspiring leader with an outstanding track record, driving success at a national and international level, building university rankings and research output, with his focus on a high-quality, student-centred approach to the teaching and learning experience, and employer satisfaction with graduates.

鈥淧eter is also highly regarded as an inclusive and collaborative leader who has a strong social justice agenda, such as on issues of sustainability and equity, support for students from low SES backgrounds and for Indigenous students. In order to give the best to students, he spearheaded a philanthropy campaign at the 杏吧直播 of Queensland which reached its target of $500 million raised well in advance of its deadline.

鈥淧rofessor H酶j has called South 杏吧直播 home for more than 20 years, and he has a longstanding connection to our 杏吧直播 dating back to 1995.

鈥淭he combination of Peter鈥檚 leadership capabilities, commercial acumen, and local knowledge and relationships make him an excellent choice to lead us into the future. As our 杏吧直播 emerges from the impact of COVID-19, his leadership will ensure we maintain our standing as one of the world鈥檚 leading institutions of learning and innovation,鈥� Ms Branson said.

鈥淧rofessor Peter H酶j is one of 杏吧直播鈥檚 most outstanding and highly respected leaders in higher education, and we are delighted to have him as our new Vice-Chancellor.鈥�The Hon. Catherine Branson AC QC

Professor H酶j said he was honoured to be chosen to lead a 杏吧直播 consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world鈥檚 universities.

鈥淭he 杏吧直播 of Adelaide is recognised as a centre for excellence in higher education and delivering world-leading research outcomes. I will do all I can to build on the 杏吧直播鈥檚 success and to continue to attract and retain outstanding students and staff.

鈥淚 feel a great affinity for South 杏吧直播 and the 杏吧直播 of Adelaide, where I was first offered an academic position 28 years ago and moved here with my family. I had always intended to return to South 杏吧直播 to continue to make a significant contribution to the future of this State, and indeed returned here to our home late last year to spend more time with our family. It is a great privilege to be able to make that contribution as Vice-Chancellor of the 杏吧直播 of Adelaide.鈥�

Professor H酶j said his first priority will be to 鈥渆ngage deeply with the 杏吧直播 community, to build on the excellent history of the 杏吧直播 of Adelaide in serving its local and global communities鈥�.

鈥淎 strong 杏吧直播 of Adelaide is essential for the long-term benefit of our State.

鈥淚 believe the 杏吧直播 of Adelaide should aspire to be further recognised globally for its excellence in its teaching, research and engagement achievements, and to be highly valued locally with an outstanding staff cohort proud to call this institution their employer.

鈥淯ltimately, the work of a Vice-Chancellor is about creating a better future for our many current and future students, and placing their success at the heart of what we do. In doing this, we will create new opportunities for our students, for industry and government, and for our community to thrive,鈥� Professor H酶j said.

鈥淯ltimately, the work of a Vice-Chancellor is about creating a better future for our many current and future students, and placing their success at the heart of what we do.鈥�Professor Peter H酶j AC

Professor H酶j succeeds Interim Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Mike Brooks FTSE FACS, a leading international researcher in computer vision and image analysis. Professor Brooks will retire from his role at the 杏吧直播 of Adelaide on 12 February 2020.

鈥淚 thank Mike Brooks for his strong leadership of the 杏吧直播 during challenging times. He has been critical to helping the 杏吧直播 navigate its way to a better future,鈥� Ms Branson said.

鈥淚 particularly acknowledge that Mike put his plans to retire from his role at the 杏吧直播 on hold, so that our institution could emerge from the difficulties of 2020 on a stronger footing. He did so with the commitment that he would stay in the role until new leadership could be found. This has been a very welcome example of Mike鈥檚 longstanding dedication to the 杏吧直播 of Adelaide community.鈥�

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Professor Peter H酶j 鈥� further background

In addition to the positions mentioned above, Professor H酶j鈥檚 many commitments and achievements have included:

• Co-Deputy Chair of the 杏吧直播n Government鈥檚 Strengthened Export Controls Steering Group (2012-2016)
• Member of the 杏吧直播n Medical Research Advisory Board for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) (2016-2020)
• Board Member (Ministerial appointment) of Wine 杏吧直播 (2018 鈥� present)
• Trustee of the 杏吧直播n Cancer Research Foundation (2020 鈥� present)
• Member of the 杏吧直播n Human Rights Commission Leadership Council on Cultural Diversity (2016-2020)
• Member, Group of Eight (Go8) Board (2012-2020) and Chair, Group of Eight (2017)
• Board Member of: Universities 杏吧直播 (2009-2013); CSIRO (2011-2014); Business SA (2009-2012); and South 杏吧直播n Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) (2011-2012), among many others.