Bond University 

At Bond University, we believe that potential becomes limitless when you combine ambition with opportunity. We not only share your ambition, we bring it to life.

Created in the scholarly traditions of pre-eminent private universities of world standing, Bond University challenges students to be leaders and thinkers; taking them beyond the accepted definition of a university education to develop initiative, enterprise, ambition and a lifelong commitment to making a meaningful contribution to their field. Bond’s personalised approach to education combined with its uncompromising focus on industry relevance sets Bond University apart from every other Australian university. Students thrive in smaller study groups where eminent professors and industry-experienced lecturers know them by name. Students have open access to industry leaders, corporate high-flyers and notable achievers who actively participate in Bond’s guest speaker programs. Students are given the opportunity to study overseas through established partnerships with some of the world’s leading universities and research facilities. And by undertaking three semesters per year instead of the usual two, students complete their degree studies twelve months or more before their colleagues from other universities, thereby gaining a vital advantage in the ultra-competitive careers market. This advantage is further driven by graduates themselves. At Bond University, we believe that potential becomes limitless when you combine ambition with opportunity. In fact, we not only share your ambition, we bring it to life.

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Governance

Bond University is governed by the Bond University Act 1987.

It is a not-for-profit university, meaning all revenue is invested into the student experience. The University is owned and operated by Bond University Limited. In place of shareholders, the university has “members” - drawn from the university’s key stakeholder groups, including: students, alumni, staff, and the community.

These members elect the councillors of the university, who serve as the Board of Directors of Bond University Limited. The Chancellor serves as chair of the Board, while the Vice-Chancellor serves as the Chief Executive of the University, directly accountable to the Board of Directors — the University Council.

Governance

The Chancellor

Mr David Baxby
Chancellor of Bond University

David Baxby was elected as the ninth Chancellor of Bond University on 24 May 2024. He graduated from the University with a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (with honours) degrees in 1994. He is the first Alumnus to be elected as Chancellor.

He has significant experience in business, both in Australia and abroad, particularly as an investment banker.  He was, for many years the co-Chief Executive of the Virgin Group with responsibility for expanding the brand into new sectors and further expanding its international reach.  He also held a senior executive role with Wesfarmers Limited.

In 2021 he co-founded Coogee Capital a private equity company that invests in businesses looking to secure the next phase of growth. He was the recipient of the inaugural Robert Stable Alumni Medal in 2013. This prestigious award is awarded annually to recognise exceptional achievement in any field by a Bond University graduate who has brought distinction to themselves, the University and benefit to their communities through their vocation. The Chancellor contributes his time and resources to a number of philanthropic activities, including being a participant in the Starlight Children’s Foundation “Tour de Kids”. In addition, he was Chairman of Virgin Unite in the Asia Pacific region which principally focussed on youth at risk, in particular homelessness and drug dependency. 

Governing body

University Council

Council is responsible to the University’s stakeholders and the broader community to ensure that the University is managed prudently, efficiently and in compliance with all relevant regulation with a view to ensuring the institution’s sustainability over time.  Council leads the University community of students, staff and others to meet and advance the University’s goals and objectives.

Councillors, individually and collectively, represent the University externally to further the University’s interest when they are operating in their role as a member of Council.  The responsibility of each member of the Council is to the University as a whole, not to any sectional interest group.

Membership

  • Chancellor: Mr David Baxby (Elected)

  • Vice-Chancellor: Professor Tim Brailsford (Ex-officio)

  • Elected Members:

  • Mr Antony Ceravalo

  • Ms Marion Charlton

  • Mr Greg Jenke

  • Professor Daryl Le Grew AO

  • Mr John Le Lievre

  • Ms Lisa MacCallum

  • Ms Kate Vidgen

  • Ms Annabelle Williams OAM