Jane Hansen AO has been officially installed as the chancellor of the University of Melbourne.
Ms Hansen was officially installed by the Governor of Victoria, Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, at a ceremony at Government House on Wednesday, November 27.
In a wide-ranging speech after being installed, Ms Hansen spoke of the “exceptional honour” of presiding as University of Melbourne chancellor.
“I come to this role as a person deeply committed to academia, to the pursuit of knowledge and discovery, and to the sound governance and oversight of this university so that it may continue to excel as an outstanding educational institution for future generations,” she said.
Ms Hansen was first appointed to the university council in January 2016 and was elected deputy chancellor in December 2017.
Prior to becoming chancellor, Ms Hansen had a lengthy career in investment banking in London, New York and Australia, followed by leadership and governance roles at arts and charitable organisations, along with running her private businesses and philanthropic foundation.
She was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to the community, to education and cultural institutions, and through philanthropic support for charitable foundations in 2020.
