Executive team

Chief Executive Officer
BA (Hons), University of Bristol, UK, GradCert in Social Impact, University of ​NSW, Australia, GAICD, Australia

As CEO, Morwenna leads the overall strategic direction and vision for the College, maintaining focus on its purpose as the pathway to the University of Technology Sydney and continuing the College’s rich history as a global provider with campuses and partnerships in Australia, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, China, Vietnam, Indonesia and South Korea.

Morwenna has worked and studied all over the world, and in her role prior to joining UTS College, led university partnerships in Australia and New Zealand, including a number of pathway colleges. She began her career in English language education in the UK and overseas, and in Australia has had a number of leadership roles in higher education and in the vocational sector.

Morwenna brings a passion for people and partnership, and for building community and collaboration, to UTS College.

Dean of Studies 
BEc, Macquarie University, Australia

Sally is the Dean of Studies at UTS College and Deputy Chair of the Academic Board.

Sally is an academic leader with 28 years’ experience in the higher education sector. Her experience spans work in her discipline field, in learning and teaching, in academic management, leadership and governance, in teacher professional development, in the development of academic communities and cultures of scholarship.

Much of Sally's work has been focused on enhancing quality in learning and teaching within the pathway sector environment.

Sally has been a member of the UTS College Academic Board since its inception.

Executive Director, Future Students

BBus and MA (Journalism), University of Technology Sydney, MTerEd(Mgt), University of Melbourne, Australia

Chrissa is responsible for marketing, student recruitment, admissions, transnational education (TNE) partnerships, and product and business development. She is supported by staff in Sydney, as well as teams in China, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Thailand and Malaysia, and sits on the Boards of UTS College subsidiaries (Australia, China and Sri Lanka) and management boards of all TNE partnerships.

Chrissa has held senior roles leading marketing, communications, international and domestic student recruitment and admissions in Australia and the UK, and was most recently the Executive Director of Communications, Alumni Relations, Marketing and Global Student Recruitment at Nottingham Trent University.

Prior to her career in higher education, she held roles in publishing in Sydney, London and New York, including as North American Syndication Manager for Australian Consolidated Press.

Chrissa has also completed the University of Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme (Saïd Business School) and the AHUA (Association of Heads of University Administration, UK) Professional Service Directors’ Programme.

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.

Executive Director, Operations
MMgt, University of Technology Sydney, Australia

As Executive Director, Operations at UTS College, Anna is responsible for the coordination of administrative, ITDS and facility services.

Anna has 20 years’ experience in operations management within the education sector, encompassing strategy development, leadership and management in tertiary education in Australia and New Zealand. Her roles span multiple parts of the education sector, including higher education, vocational education, ELICOS, pathway partnership and third-party provider arrangements in the context of domestic and international cohorts, as well as face-to-face and online environments. This breadth and depth of experience has instilled in her the importance of strong, strategic, goal-oriented leadership and management that supports the objectives and sustainability of the College.

She has a passion and appreciation for the student and staff life cycle. Anna brings strong team leadership, and a commitment to fostering a high-performing and inclusive culture, to UTS College.

Executive Director, People
MBA (HR Strategic Management), Macquarie University, Australia

As Executive Director, People at UTS College, Emma leads the College’s people strategy, culture and capability, supporting the staff who help students on their pathway to the University of Technology Sydney.

Emma has 20 years’ experience in people leadership, much of it in the education sector. Before joining UTS College, she was Head of People & Culture at NextEd Group, a multi-brand education provider, where she shaped people strategy across a diverse workforce spanning vocational, higher education and English language programs.

Emma is motivated by the role education plays in changing lives, and by the people who make that possible. She brings deep experience in regulated education settings, and a commitment to building a workplace where staff feel valued, supported and able to grow at UTS College.