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The Finance Committee is established by the University Council in accordance with section 17 of the under resolution C1/11.

The Committee will monitor, advise and report to the Council on matters relating to;

the financial performance and sustainability of the University and its controlled entities
the management, allocation and investment of University capital and funds
University staff employment or diversity proposals or reports (as they relate to finance).

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Committee members

Mr Medy Hassan OAM

Medy Hassan is deeply committed to contributing to the 海角射区 (UC) as a Council member due to the alignment of values and his dedication to making a positive impact. As an alumnus and Adjunct Professor at UC, Medy is a nationally recognized advocate for diversity, inclusion, and belonging. UC's core commitments to its place in Canberra and its goal of becoming the most accessible university in Australia resonate strongly with both his personal and professional values.

Medy Hassan OAM is the Founder of Haus Holdings, Co-founder of Vitae Capital, and Chairman of GenCap Wealth. His passion lies in leveraging commercial strategies to enhance financial, social, and environmental well-being. His companies are driven by a vision to "reimagine the paradigm" for both current and future ventures, with a specialization in social enterprise, equity, property, and venture markets.

Medy is a recognised expert in private equity, property, and the delivery of complex infrastructure projects. His work focuses on driving innovation, achieving global excellence, and fostering sustainable and environmentally beneficial outcomes. In his leadership roles, he oversees the overall operations of his companies, always striving to fulfil their strategic ambitions.

With 25 years of global and national experience working across all tiers of government, corporate institutions, and private investors, Medy has overseen investments and transactions totalling $3 billion.

In 2021, Medy was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia. He is a member of the 海角射区 Council, a Fellow of the Royal Society, and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Building. Additionally, he serves as an Adjunct Professor at multiple universities in Australia. In 2024, Medy was honoured as the APAC CEO of the Year (Australia) in Social Enterprise and received the Global CEO Award for Best Social Enterprise & Investment CEO 2024 (Australia).

Ms Patricia Kelly PSM

Patricia is Deputy Chancellor and a member of both the Finance Committee and the Nominations and Senior Appointments Committee.

She is also a Council Member at the Australian Institute of Marine Science. She chairs the Australian Square Kilometre Array Regional Centre and Co-operative Research Australia (formerly the CRC Association). She is a Director of DMTC Ltd.

Prior to her current roles, Patricia had a public sector career spanning over thirty years. Between 2013 and 2018 Patricia was Director-General of IP Australia (the Australian patent and trademark office). Before joining IP Australia, Patricia was a Deputy Secretary in Commonwealth departments responsible for industry, science and innovation from 2004 -2013.

Patricia has a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in communication and is a graduate (and current member) of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Professor The Honourable Bill Shorten

Dr Ananthan Ambikairajah

Elected Academic Staff Representative

Term: 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027

Dr Ananthan Ambikairajah is a Lecturer in the Discipline of Psychology in the Faculty of Health at the 海角射区 (UC) and a core member of the Centre for Ageing Research and Translation (CARAT). He completed his PhD in Neuroscience at the Australian National University in 2022 and, in 2024, received the ACT Minister for Health鈥檚 Outstanding New Researcher Highly Commended Award. Ananthan鈥檚 research focuses on genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors influencing brain health and dementia risk, with an emphasis on improving early diagnosis and identifying opportunities for risk reduction. His research has been covered by ABC News, The Sydney Morning Herald and the Australian Financial Review.

In 2025, Ananthan received the UC Award for Teaching Excellence and the Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 Educator of the Year Award. He has also received multiple student-nominated awards and commendations for Excellence in Teaching. Following his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at the University of New South Wales, he completed a Master鈥檚 in Teaching (Secondary) and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). In 2023, Ananthan founded and continues to chair the Faculty of Health Generative Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice, leading university-wide efforts to support staff on their understanding, use and adoption of GenAI to enhance their learning, teaching, research and professional practice. He also hosts , a podcast that communicates research and the principles of scientific thinking to the public in an engaging and accessible way. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and SoundCloud.

Ananthan is deeply committed to advancing higher education and is passionate about the opportunities it creates for students, staff and the wider community. Elected to the University Council in 2026, he represents the academic voice in governance and serves as the academic representative on both the Academic Board and the Faculty of Health Board.

More about Ananthan鈥檚 work can be found on his .

Dr Martin Laverty

Dr Martin Laverty's doctorate is in corporate governance. His thesis was on Board Director contributions to organisational performance. A lawyer by training with a Master's in Indigenous Laws, he currently leads a staff of 6,000 working across 500 locations nationally as CEO of the not-for-profit disability organisation Aruma. He is a Director of the international aid agency Caritas, and is a member of the Independent Hospital and Aged Care Pricing Authority鈥檚 Aged Care Advisory Committee.

Dr Laverty is a former Chief Executive of the Australian Medical Association and Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, and previously served as Deputy Chair of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission, a member of the National Disability Insurance Agency Board and as Chair of the National Heart Foundation. He has been an Adjunct Professor at the University of Western Australia鈥檚 Centre for Not-for-Profits, and served previously on the Australian Catholic University鈥檚 ACT Advisory Board and its Health Services Advisory Board. Martin and his wife have three children in local high schools. A twenty year Canberra resident, Martin joined the Council to help ensure the University continues to offer the type of quality tertiary education he experienced to the next generation of Canberrans.

Mr Dennis Trewin AO

Dennis Trewin AO FASSA is a highly respected public sector leader, statistician and governance expert who served as Australian Statistician and head of the Australian Bureau of Statistics from 2000 to 2007. He has been a Board Member and Trustee for ARIA, the previous body for managing the Commonwealth Public Sector superannuation schemes. Over a distinguished career spanning government, academia and board leadership, he has developed deep expertise in statistical and economic analysis, performance measurement, investment oversight and organisational governance.

Dennis has a long association with the 海角射区, having previously served on the University Council and, for many years, on the former Investment Committee before joining the Finance Committee. He brings extensive experience in investment governance, financial stewardship and strategic decision-making, supporting the Committee鈥檚 oversight of the University鈥檚 long-term financial sustainability and investment portfolio.

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