Universities Australia, Australia. The Universities Australia Board has appointed Luke Sheehy as the body’s new chief executive for a five-year term. Luke has more than 20 years’ experience shaping the agenda of higher education and has led the Australian Technology Network of Universities for almost five years. He has held key education roles in government, along with working as an education and strategy consultant for the Asian Development Bank and also held senior management roles at Swinburne University. “As the first member of my family to graduate from university, I know first-hand the power of education to transform lives and I am driven to ensure that opportunity is provided to as many people as possible,” Luke said. “Australia’s success is intrinsically linked to a strong pipeline of skills delivered by our world-class universities. With 2024 set to be a year of big reform, I will bring the energy and enthusiasm necessary to ensure we come up with meaningful change and advance the interests of UA’s members.”