Media releases

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½welcomes new Managing Director

26 Feb 2025

THE Board of the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ (UAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Vincent Creighton to the role of Managing Director.

Vincent joins ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½from Academy Xi, where he was Chief Executive Officer. He previously held senior leadership roles at Open Universities Australia, Open Colleges and Kaplan.

Vincent is a highly experienced education leader with over 20 years of senior leadership experience across tertiary education, digital education, corporate training, and international education. With a strong commitment to expanding educational access, innovation, and experience and operational excellence, he is well-equipped to guide ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½into its next phase of growth and impact, positioning ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½for continued success in the evolving tertiary education landscape.

Vincent is eager to join the dedicated, passionate ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½team, work with colleagues, the Board, and partners to strengthen UAC's legacy, enhance partnerships, support students and institutions, and maintain leadership in admissions services while exploring new opportunities for growth and innovation.

Chair of the Board of UAC, Professor Denise Kirkpatrick said 'the Board is thrilled with Vincent’s appointment. We look forward to working with him and welcome the innovation and dynamism he will bring to the company'.

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For further information (media only) email media@uac.edu.au or contact:
Diane Jardine, Communications Coordinator, ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½on 0436 459 603, or
Kim Paino, Interim Managing Director, ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½on 0409 155 112.