Our people

_{Director Cyber Security and Chief Information and Security Officer (CISO)}

Derek is a 30-year veteran of the cyber security profession, with a focus on delivering security transformation initiatives across Higher Education, Government and Financial Services organisations.

Derek has a deep understanding of cyber security risk management and governance; managed security service procurement and implementation; enterprise threat and risk assessment; C-Level and Board reporting; cyber recruitment; and controls assurance.

Since joining UNSW in 2021, Derek has led the development and implementation of the University’s cyber security resilience program, and establishment of a 24x7 hybrid security operations centre (SOC), and a cyber security governance, risk and compliance function.

_{Director Student, Academic and Research (StARS)}

As our Director of Student, Academic and Research (StARS), Sally is responsible for a large portfolio of business applications, services and program delivery for students, education and research. She is passionate about building effective and lasting technological capabilities in universities that make studying and teaching easier, innovative and highly valued.

Sally has over 20 years of IT experience in the higher education sector in Australia and the UK and in teaching and education development roles. These include many senior leadership roles across various IT portfolios and services at UNSW, the University of Sydney and the University of Manchester.

_{Director Corporate Services}

Rajiv is a technology leader with extensive experience in management, commercial strategy, relationship building and delivery across multiple industries. He has a proven track record of successfully leading IT delivery and operational functions in large and complex organisations.

Rajiv has strong relationship and influencing skills developed in business and partner relationship management roles and has a wealth of practical knowledge in delivering business outcomes, establishing and leading high performance teams. Rajiv has a particular interest in graduate recruitment. Outside work Rajiv has an interest in ‘wellness’ and fights a constant battle between being fit and healthy against his love of food!

_{Director Engagement and Change}

Jerry has extensive experience in client relationship management, community engagement, digital transformation and change communications. Her deep understanding on how to build strategic partnerships that align technology with the University’s vision, has led to the effective delivery of IT transformation projects. She enables transformative change through fostering meaningful stakeholder relationships, building the capability and careers of the teams she leads and finding the right solutions to deliver business results.

Jerry was instrumental in the successful transition to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic at UTS, as well as leading strategic digital programs to enhance staff experience. 

_{Director Strategy and Architecture}

Nigel has extensive experience in strategy, architecture and digital transformation delivery. His laser-sharp focus on the needs of the customer is always the key driver for ‘future state’ technology, which he achieves through extensive collaboration and consultation to ensure a proper balance between technology and business capabilities Nigel is passionate about leading people to be the best they can be and to build knowledge communities for growth and information sharing.

Nigel has led the digital transformation program for a large operations unit and has held many senior architecture and transformation delivery roles in Financial Services.

_{Director Innovation Enablement}

Christian Wood is an accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience in cultivating cultures of innovation and continuous improvement across diverse teams in both startup environments and large organisations.  Christian has worked extensively in the NSW Government, leading the delivery of the NSW Digital Driver’s License and serving as Chief Product Officer at Service NSW. He played a key role in transforming their IT delivery function into a customer-led, product-driven organisation.

His broad career means he brings a wealth of diverse experience working with a range of people and innovation opportunities, from start-up financial services businesses to even running his own brewery.