Governance and Leadership

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Board of Directors

 

The Board of Directors of PBL Education Pty Ltd trading as the International Graduate Institute (IGI) has oversight of the strategic direction, management and financial viability of the Institute in addition to ensuring that the Institute continues to meet its legal, regulatory, financial and social obligations and responsibilities.

Membership

Emeritus Professor Greg Whateley

Independent Director and Chair
Dr Whateley is well known for his contributions to higher education, arts management, business management and the innovative application of virtual pedagogy, in particular. Nationally and internationally, he has contributed to educational programs and research in four states of Australia and five countries, and having 1000+ publications to his credit has cemented his reputation as a global education leader and commentator. With a deep commitment to quality management and a vision for educational excellence, He is well-positioned to enhance impact, strengthen reputation, ensure diversity of offerings - and uphold the highest standards of learning and teaching.

Rupinder Malhi

Executive Director and CEO
Rupinder Malhi is an entrepreneur and business leader with more than 15 years of experience across education, property development, and telecommunications. Holding an engineering degree and a master’s in information technology, Rupinder has built a strong foundation in strategic planning, operations management and innovation through leadership roles within Australia’s telecommunications sector. His academic background and corporate expertise have played a key role in shaping his approach to business leadership, combining technical knowledge with a focus on long-term growth and community impact.

Emeritus Professor James Mienczakowski

Independent Director and Chair of the Academic Board
Prior to accepting the role of Pro Vice Chancellor and President of Curtin Malaysia Jim was Vice-Chancellor of ADEK’s Emirates College of Teacher Education and earlier served with ADEK as its establishing Foundation Executive Director of HE and as HE Advisor. Jim has also held senior leadership positions in a number of Australian HE institutions. Formerly Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Industry) of Victoria University and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Research) at CQU, Jim was a Foundation Dean of Education & the Arts responsible for the pioneering of a profession-led workplace-ready training model for teachers and for extending and renewing the CQU Conservatorium of Music’s programs and facilities.

The Academic Board

The Academic Board has delegated responsibility by the Board of Directors for the academic governance of the Institute. This includes academic policy making, academic administration and oversight of the educational process. The Academic Board determines academic policy and has responsibility for the achievement of educational objectives of the Institute’s higher education courses.

Membership

Under review.

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