Executive & Operational Team Profiles

Professor Stuart wall

Professor Stuart Wall has enjoyed a distinguished career in higher education spanning academic leadership, international education, curriculum development and scholarly publishing. His extensive experience supports the College’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation and the enhancement of the student learning experience.

Key areas of contribution:

  • Academic leadership
  • Curriculum development
  • International higher education
  • Teaching and learning
  • Educational innovation

 

Date of Appointment: 4th May 2026
End Date of Appointment: 29th June 2029

Maldwyn Buckland

Vice Principal

With a career focused on quality assurance, regulatory compliance and academic standards, Maldwyn Buckland provides the Board with valuable insight into the frameworks that underpin quality enhancement and institutional accountability within higher education.

Key areas of contribution:

  • Quality assurance
  • Academic standards
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Governance effectiveness
  • Institutional review

 

Date of Appointment: 4th May 2026
End Date of Appointment: 29th June 2029

Gordon Duffy-McGhie

Principal

As an educator, researcher and advocate for technology-enhanced learning, Gordon Duffy-McGhie contributes a forward-looking perspective on curriculum innovation, employability and the future of higher education delivery.

Key areas of contribution:

  • Curriculum innovation
  • Educational technology
  • Employer engagement
  • Student outcomes
  • Applied learning

 

Date of Appointment: 4th May 2026
End Date of Appointment: 29th June 2029