Leadership Team
Co-Deans
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Dean, Professor Paul Kofman
Professor Paul Kofman is Co-Dean of the Faculty with responsibility for all faculty matters. Professor Kofman is also Sidney Myer Chair of Commerce and a Professor of Finance.
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Dean, Professor Ian Harper
Professor Harper is Co-Dean of the Faculty and Dean of Melbourne Business School. He is one of the country's most influential economists and also sits on the Board of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Faculty Executive
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Executive Director
Ms Diana DaltonMs Dalton leads the administration of the Faculty. She advises the Co-Deans on strategic issues and change agendas. Along with the Deans, she is responsible for the business planning and load management of the Faculty.
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Chief Operating Officer
Joel ChibertMr Joel Chibert is responsible for the financial management of MBS Ltd, as well as its corporate services such as technology, data and facilities.
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Deputy Dean Melbourne Business School
Professor Caron Beaton-WellsProfessor Beaton-Wells and Professor Spear are responsible for graduate programs and academic standards. They lead curriculum design, program review and development, academic development, knowledge transfer and ensure a quality experience for graduate students.
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Deputy Dean, Faculty
Professor Paul H. JensenProfessor Jensen is responsible for the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Commerce (Honours). He leads curriculum, program development, student support, knowledge transfer and collaboration with other faculties. He is responsible for Faculty academic staff matters.
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Associate Dean (Teaching & Learning)
Professor Peter GahanProfessor Gahan brings a wealth of experience to the role, drawing on his academic expertise in (workplace) leadership, his Directorship of the Centre for Workplace Leadership, and most recently as Associate Dean (Engagement). With Advancing Melbourne, Student Life and FlexAP initiatives being progressively implemented – the student experience will be a strong focus of his new portfolio.
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Associate Dean (Global Engagement)
Professor Jennifer GraftonProfessor Grafton is responsible for the Faculty's global engagement activities and enhancing its international standing and contributions.
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Assistant Dean (Graduate Research)
Professor Kalvinder ShieldsProfessor Kalvinder Shields is responsible for the Faculty's graduate research programs. She is supported by the Academic Support Office Graduate Research Programs Team and the Graduate Research Directors' Advisory Group.
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Associate Dean (Research)
Professor Susan AinsworthProfessor Susan Ainsworth leads the Faculty’s research agenda, activities and operations. She is supported by the Research Professional Services Unit and the Faculty Research and Industry Committee.
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Assistant Dean (Diversity & Inclusion) Professor Flora Kuang
Professor Flora Kuang is the inaugural Assistant Dean in Diversity and Inclusion. This is a joint appointment by FBE and MBSL, highlighting our shared commitment to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion. She is supported by the FBE/MBSL Joint Equity (D&I) Committee.
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Associate Dean (Engagement)
Associate Professor Matthew Greenwood-NimmoAssociate Professor Matthew Greenwood-Nimmo is responsible for the Faculty’s executive education portfolio. He works closely with the Melbourne School for Professional and Continuing Education to develop and deliver the faculty’s executive and custom education offerings.
Heads of Departments
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Department of Accounting
Associate Professor Brad Potter -
Department of Business Administration
Professor Boğaçhan Çelen -
Department of Economics
Professor David Harris -
Department of Finance
Associate Professor Asjeet Lamba -
Department of Management and Marketing
Professor Prakash Singh -
Director, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research
Professor Abigail Payne