John Chalmers

CEO/ CMO/ Exec Director

Dynamic, values-driven leader with a 25+ year track record in media, higher education, technology, and arts sectors. Combines visionary strategic thinking with operational acumen, excelling in complex, highly regulated environments. Brings a passion for governance excellence, innovation, customer experience and equity-focused initiatives. Extensive background across diverse industries, coupled with executive and board-level leadership experience, presents a versatile and strategic candidate for non-executive director roles. Media, marketing and communications expert. Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors. Core Competencies Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to lead organisational transformations, launch new initiatives, and drive growth in competitive and evolving markets. Governance Expertise: Experience on multiple boards, including education and not-for-profit sectors, focusing on strategy, risk management, and stakeholder alignment. Marketing & Brand Excellence: Spearheaded award-winning brand strategies and global communication campaigns that delivered measurable impact on reputation and growth. Change Management: Led cultural and operational transformations in organisations of varying scale, emphasising collaboration, inclusion, and long-term sustainability. Stakeholder Engagement: Adept at aligning diverse stakeholders, fostering partnerships, and building trust across government, industry, and community groups. Some Career Highlights CEO, Australian Institute of Music (AIM): Transformed AIM post-COVID, launching 12 new degrees, achieving regulatory re-registration, and embedding equity and diversity strategies into the organisation’s DNA. CMO, University of Technology Sydney (UTS): Oversaw a team of 100, driving year-on-year enrolment growth and elevating UTS into the top 100 global universities by QS rankings. Innovated in customer experience, marketing technology, and international recruitment strategies. Executive Leader, Isentia: Played a key role in the ASX200 IPO journey, driving marketing and communications across APAC and establishing Isentia as the region's largest media intelligence provider. Board Experience Director, AIM Education Foundation: Advocating for equitable access to music education. Director, Australian Institute of Music: Supporting governance and growth as both CEO and board member. Director, ActivateUTS: Enhancing student life through strategic programming and partnerships. Past Roles: Director, UTS College (formerly Insearch): Guided a premium education pathway provider during a period of strategic transformation. Board Member, Australian Science Media Centre: Supported science communication initiatives to inform public debate. Personal Commitments Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion: Developed Reconciliation Action Plans and DEI strategies. Volunteer, Youth Off The Streets: Supporting homeless youth in Sydney. Dual citizen (Australia/USA), offering a global perspective with deep connections across APAC and North America.