Professor Marie Wilson

Experience

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  NCR Corporation

  Aug 1984 - Jul 1991

  Compensation Manager

  Initially employed as Training and Development manager at corporate headquarters. Involved in the change process and leadership integration in acquisition of innovative start-ups by NCR, and in the transition and subsequent acquisition of NCR by AT&T. Transferred to Compensation Manager role to expand strategic HR knowledge: Hay job evaluation system trained and certified.

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  The University of Auckland

  Jul 1991 - Apr 2008

  Head of Department, Management and International Business

  I led this academic organisation through a successful merger in 2007, cultural change and redevelopment in 2005-6, and regeneration and rebuilding after a focal review in 1997. This executive role was amongst the most challenging change assignment in the University, with direct and indirect supervision of up to 75 staff, and revenue responsibility of over $10 million dollars (NZ). I was awarded the School’s first distinguished service award for these contributions.Head, Graduate School of Business (1994-1998) Associate Dean, Graduate and Postgraduate Programs (1997-1998) Show less

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  Griffith University

  Apr 2009 - Jul 2013

  Dean (Academic) Griffith Business School

  Operational leadership of the second largest business school in Australasia, with over 11,000 students and 400 staff. Responsible for planning and operations, staffing, performance management systems, and postgraduate professional and executive programs, as well as accreditations. As Dean (Academic), all academic departments, and the MBA and Executive Education portfolios report to me.

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  University of South Australia

  Aug 2013 - now

  Strategic leadership of the academic services of the University of South Australia, including all aspects of the student journey, and enabling academic systems and support. This is a distinctive executive role that supports excellence in the core academic activities of the University. I am a member of the Enterprise Leadership Team and work with the Vice-Chancellor and other executives to implement strategy and make the most of our responses to contemporary challenges. secondment to lead Campus Consolidation planning (May to October 2021). Show less

  • Lead, The Future Workplace project

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Chief Academic Services Officer (DVC: Student and Academic Services)

    Feb 2020 - Feb 2022

  • Pro Vice Chancellor, Business and Law

    Aug 2013 - Apr 2020