CQUniversity Council Members

Rennie Fritschy

Rennie's background is in mineral processing, petrochemicals and textiles. He has been a member of Council since 1996 and Chancellor since 2004. During this time he has used his expertise in strategy development and implementation; accounting and financial matters; risk management stratagems, and high level governance expertise to ensure the Council performs in accordance with its responsibilities. 

Professor Scott Bowman

In his role as Vice-Chancellor and President Scott drives the strategic planning, financial and external affairs of the University across its network of campus and teaching locations in Australia and the Asia-Pacific. He is the force behind CQUniversity's Renewal Plan and is committed to building a strong regional university. Scott's background is in the fields of radiography and imaging.

Charles Ware

With 30 years of experience as a lawyer in private practice, Charles brings a broad range of directorship experience to the Council in his role as Deputy Chancellor. He has extensive experience in the leadership, oversight and operation of large, complex public sector agencies and government owned corporations. Charles is also a Director and Deputy Chair of Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited.

Mary Carroll

Mary Carroll, is Chief Executive Officer of the Capricorn Enterprise, and is responsible for the overall management of operations including marketing, economic development, events and visitor servicing. Mary brings a combination of destination marketing, membership, corporate governance and strong relationship building skills to the organisation and has been recognised by industry with numerous awards and accolades for her contributions including Outstanding Contribution by an Individual at the 2007 CQ Southern Great Barrier Reef Tourism and Business Awards. Mary has extensive networks with business and industry leaders, government officials and elected Members of Parliament. Her career has included a broad range of private and public sector roles, having worked for hospitality and tourism businesses and organisations, a mining engineering firm, a union and a political party. Mary represents the region and industry on a number of committees including DestinationQ Working Group, CQ Regional Planning Committee, Chair RTO Network Queensland, QTIC Board Member, ATEC Regional Tourism Advisory Panel.

Dr Robyn Minchinton

Robyn is a medical scientist specialising in haematology; her career has spanned 40 years in the public health sector in diagnostics and research in hospitals, the Red Cross Blood Service and higher education.  She is experienced in executive and laboratory management and accreditation.  Robyn is passionate about lifelong learning, innovation and science communication.

David Harris

David is the elected Student representative on Council.  He is a casual academic with the School of Business and Law and is currently undertaking a Research Higher Degree in sensory marketing and consumer psychology at CQUniversity Australia.  David has broad and specialised knowledge in marketing and management and lectures in marketing fundamentals, relationship marketing and promotions management.  David’s research interests include consumer behaviour, psychology, haptics, online and traditional marketing.   David holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing), Graduate Diploma of Management with Distinction and a Master of Management (Marketing) with Distinction from CQUniversity Australia.  He is also a member of the Australian Institute of Management and an Associate of the Australian Marketing Institute. 

John Anderson

John's broad experience in developing innovative and creative partnerships across the corporate, small business and community sectors, as well as with all levels of Government enables him to provide high level strategic policy and operational advice over a range of issues. He has a special interest in issues around native title, land interests, cultural heritage and natural resource policy and programs.

Sandra Collins

Sandra is the East End Mine Manager of Cement Australia and is based in Gladstone. She is a qualified mining engineer and the recipient of a Harkness Fellowship (USA). In 2009 Sandra was recognised as ‘Mine Manager of the Year' and also received an award for the ‘Most Outstanding Contribution to Mining'. She has experience in corporate finance and is an organisational development consultant.

Tim Griffin OAM

Tim is a qualified engineer with a background that includes utility infrastructure management, performance assessment and capital sustainability. In 2007 Tim was awarded the Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to engineering and to the Association that represents the interests of over 42,000 Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers in Australia (APESMA).

Peter Corones AM

Peter is an experienced businessman who has spent many years in local government roles, including serving as Mayor of Gladstone City for fourteen years. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge in industrial development, tourism, education and training and environmental responsibility. Peter was the Director of the Committee that formed the Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Limited.

Dr John Fitzsimmons

John is the elected Academic Staff representative on Council. He is a senior lecturer at CQUniversity and teaches in literary and cultural studies in the School of Humanities and Communication. John's academic expertise is in online learning, postmodern fiction and narrative theory. He is the CQUniversity Branch President of the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU).

Narelle Pearse

Narelle is the Chief Executive Officer of the Mackay Whitsunday Regional Economic Development Corporation. She is a well-credentialed negotiator with a commitment to working collaboratively to manage the impact of economic development on key industries in the region. In 2008 she participated in Australia's 2020 summit as part of the Future Direction of the Australian Economy stream.

Jan Davis

Jan is the elected Professional Staff representative  on Council. She is a Senior Internal Auditor and holds a Bachelor of Business  (Accounting) from CQUniversity. Jan’s position requires her to review the financial controls of the University. Jan also is a Certified Internal Auditor with the Institute of Internal Auditors (Aust). This is Jan’s second term on Council.

Graham Carpenter

Graham is a Chartered Accountant and former partner of BDO, a firm for which he continues to provide consulting services. He is a member of the Board of Greater Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local and chairs a number of audit / compliance / risk committees within Queensland government departments and for local government entities. Graham’s other past experience includes senior positions with Queensland and Victorian Treasuries and as Northern Territory Auditor-General. He brings financial management, audit and risk expertise as well as experience with corporate governance.

Bronwyn Fredericks

Bronwyn is the President of Academic Board, and leads the work undertaken by the University’s Office of Indigenous Engagement through her roles as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) and BMA Chair in Indigenous Engagement. She holds numerous qualifications in education and health and is a recipient of several highly competitive Awards. She has worked at universities in Australia and New Zealand, and in the health care and human service sector for State and Commonwealth governments, non-Government organisations and community-based health and human service organisations.