Prominent business leader John Langoulant has joined Curtin University in a strategic appointment that will see him providing advice to Curtin on major initiatives aligned to the University\u2019s 2013-2017 strategic plan.<\/p>\n
Mr Langoulant\u2019s reputation and standing will further enhance Curtin University\u2019s engagement with the corporate, government and community sectors.<\/p>\n
Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling said Curtin would benefit from Mr Langoulant\u2019s network, business and strategic positioning skills, and knowledge of the public and private sectors.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m delighted to have John on board \u2013 he is a respected and experienced member of the Western Australian business community,\u201d Professor Stirling said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese are exciting times for Curtin. Our vision is to be a recognised international leader in research and education by 2030 and the projects John will advise on will be a significant part of that.<\/p>\n
\u201cJohn\u2019s expertise in working with industry, government and other stakeholders will be invaluable as these plans progress.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Langoulant said he was looking forward to making a contribution to Curtin\u2019s strategic direction.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany of the future leaders of WA will come from Curtin and I welcome the opportunity to help shape the environment in which those leaders are produced,\u201d Mr Langoulant said.<\/p>\n
\u201cCurtin has major plans for the future in educating Western Australians and students from the broader region. I believe my involvement with a variety of government and industry stakeholders both in Australia and internationally can help them come to fruition.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Langoulant currently chairs a number of boards including GESB, Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, Committee for Perth, West Australian Ballet, Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline, Leadership Western Australia, and the Bankwest Curtin Economic Centre.<\/p>\n
John Langoulant is a passionate advocate for Western Australia and its economic and social development.\u00a0 He formerly held the position of Chief Executive of Oakajee Port and Rail and Crosslands Resources.\u00a0 Previously he was Chief Executive of Australian Capital Equity, Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia and was the Western Australian Government\u2019s Under Treasurer from 1995 to 2004.\u00a0 In addition to these executive roles, Mr Langoulant has a range of other interests through a number of bodies. These include being Chair of the boards of the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, Committee for Perth, the West Australian Ballet, Dampier to Bunbury
\nNatural Gas Pipeline, Leadership Western Australia and GESB, and a member of the boards of the Council of Australian Government\u2019s (COAG) Reform Council and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.<\/p>\n
Simon White, Media Consultant, Curtin University
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