Neil Durrant

Dr Neil Durrant is an experienced higher education leader with a strong background in strategic and operational management. He brings a clear vision for effective professional services that support academic excellence and institutional growth. He has held senior roles at universities including Macquarie University and Western Sydney University, leading initiatives in data-informed strategy, performance management, and organisational transformation.

Neil is particularly skilled in developing business intelligence and information management practices that turn complex data into meaningful insights. With academic training in economics, linguistics, and philosophy, he combines analytical and human-centred perspectives, and is passionate about the role of universities in driving social impact within evolving political and economic contexts.