New Dean for ANU College of Business and Economics

The Australian National University has appointed Professor Shirley Leitch as Dean of the ANU College of Business and Economics. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Young AO, congratulated Professor Leitch on her appointment and said she brought a great wealth of knowledge and experience to the position. "I'm delighted that Professor Leitch has accepted the position of Dean of CBE. She is an academic with impeccable qualifications and leadership skills, and she will make a positive contribution to the College and the wider ANU community," Professor Young said. "I congratulate Professor Leitch and look forward to working with her in her new role." Professor Leitch has a strong record in research and has more than 100 peer-reviewed papers to her name. Her research has focused on communication, public discourse and change, including public engagement in relation to controversial science and technology. "I am pleased to be taking on this exciting leadership role at such an interesting time in higher education," Professor Leitch said.