Nell Anderson

Nell Anderson

BSc (Hons), GradDipAdmin, GAICD
Non-Executive Director, Chair of the Board

Ms Anderson has more than 30 years of executive experience in strategy, marketing, sales and business development in the pharmaceutical and tourism sectors. She spent a significant part of that time working in the Asia Pacific region.

Ms Anderson recently retired as Chair of Ascham School and Chair of Campbell Page Pty Ltd and Group. She rejoins the Ascham Foundation as a Non-Excutive Director and continues as Company Secretary of a small grass roots charity – The Cova Project.
 
Ms Anderson holds an Honours (Class I) Degree in Science from the University of Sydney, a Graduate Diploma in Administration from UTS and is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Guy Freeland

Guy Freeland

BCom, CA, GAICD
Non-Executive Director, Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee

Mr Freeland held senior executive positions in the construction, information technology and industrial products sectors for more than two decades, gaining extensive experience in finance and business systems, financial control and risk management, and strategic planning.
 
Currently Mr Freeland is a Non-Executive Director of Job Futures Limited.
 
Mr Freeland holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales, has been a Chartered Accountant for more than 40 years and is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Glen Babington, CSC

Glen Babington, CSC

MBA, BA Hons (Economics)
Non-Executive Director

Mr Babington has significant executive experience from the defence, mining, utilities, education and consulting sectors, having lived and worked in Indonesia and the USA. He is seasoned leader in organisational transformations and has had leading roles in significant mergers in education and utility companies. Mr Babington served in the Australian Army during which time he was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross for his achievements as an infantry battalion commander. Mr Babington holds an MBA, BA Hons (Economics) and Company Directors Course Diploma (Order of Merit).
 
Mr Babington is currently the Chief Operating Officer of the University of Technology Sydney where he is responsible for finance, procurement, technology, data, human resources, marketing, communications, property, logistics and the University Portfolio Management Office.

Company Secretary

Michael Baer

Michael Baer

Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary
MProfAcc, Macquarie University, Australia, GradDipACG, Governance Institute of Australia, CPA, FGIA, FCG
 
Michael is a strategic financial executive who leads UTS College financial operations, property portfolio, and corporate governance framework. As CFO and Company Secretary, he oversees critical functions including legal affairs, risk management, internal audit, regulatory compliance, and international entity management across the institution's global presence.
 
With more than 30 years' leadership experience, Michael's career spans both professional services and higher education. He spent 15 years in senior roles at the Big 4 accounting and top-tier law firms, culminating in a CFO position in the legal sector. For the past 15 years, he has managed UTS College's financial operations across Australia and international markets, supporting sustainable growth and operational excellence.
 
Beyond his corporate achievements, Michael demonstrates his commitment to community service through his five-year tenure as Secretary and Board Member of a non-profit organisation supporting individuals with spinal injuries.

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