FBE Engagement team

FBE Associate Dean (Engagement)

A/Prof Niharika Garud

Associate Professor of Management

Niharika is the Associate Dean (Engagement) at the Faculty of Business & Economics, bringing deep expertise in industry collaboration, executive education, and research-led engagement across sectors including technology, manufacturing, and government. She has led numerous consulting and education projects with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and public agencies, translating cutting-edge research in innovation and organisational decision-making into impactful learning experiences.

Profile

Engagement Portfolio Support

Veni Jee

Business Partner, Planning & Projects

Veni is a strategic engagement specialist who supports the development and delivery of executive education programs and industry-facing initiatives that translate academic expertise into real-world impact. With a background in marketing, product development, and project management, she works across sectors to manage partnerships, align activities to faculty priorities, and ensure programs meet both institutional goals and industry needs.

fbe-engage@unimelb.edu.au

Engagement Committee

Representing departments across the Faculty, the Engagement Committee brings together strategic and operational experts who connect academic excellence with industry needs to drive meaningful engagement across research, education, and external partnerships.

Enterprise Specialist Network

The Enterprise Specialist Network (ESN) is a group of industry experts who advise the Faculty of Business and Economics to ensure our Executive Education offerings remain aligned with current industry needs and expectations.

Meet our Enterprise Specialist Network