Australian Institute of Business, Australia. Iain Hay will be taking up the position of academic dean at the Australian Institute of Business, it has been announced. With an extensive background in higher education and holding senior university positions, Iain brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role. Most recently, as the Matthew Flinders distinguished emeritus professor of geography at Flinders University, Iain has made significant contributions to the field of education. He also currently holds positions on both the HCi (Health Care Insurance) and the SACE Boards. “I am very excited to be joining AIB. I look forward very much to taking up the wonderful legacy of Professor Ingrid Day and to working with everyone at AIB in shared efforts to ensure excellent online postgraduate business education, with a practical focus,” he said of the new role.