The Vice-Chancellor of Macquarie University, Professor S Bruce Dowton, today announced the appointment of Dr Paul Schreier as the Sydney-based University’s Chief Operating Officer. Dr Schreier is currently Deputy Secretary, Economic and Strategy in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
“I know that Dr Schreier is excited to be joining Macquarie’s senior leadership team at a time when he can play an important role on our journey towards excellence as a teaching and learning community,” Professor Dowton said.
“We are exceptionally pleased to have appointed someone with his international expertise and outstanding record of achievement.”
Spending the early part of his life in Whyalla, Dr Schreier then entered Melbourne Grammar School as a scholarship student. His academic and sporting success led to enrolment at Queens’ College, Cambridge, where he completed undergraduate and masters degrees followed by a PhD in engineering. He also led various student clubs and societies.
Dr. Schreier then joined the British Royal Navy, serving worldwide in the next six years – including active service in the Balkans and Northern Ireland – and culminating in Warship Command.
Upon leaving naval service, he worked as a management consultancy partner for McKinsey & Company. Based in London and Kuala Lumpur, he served public and private sector clients in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East, Australia and Africa.
Returning to Australia in 2010, he joined the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, where he has held a number of high-level policy positions across a range of portfolios.
Dr Schreier will assume his new position in March 2013.
“I know that Dr Schreier is excited to be joining Macquarie’s senior leadership team at a time when he can play an important role on our journey towards excellence as a teaching and learning community,” Professor Dowton said.
“We are exceptionally pleased to have appointed someone with his international expertise and outstanding record of achievement.”
Spending the early part of his life in Whyalla, Dr Schreier then entered Melbourne Grammar School as a scholarship student. His academic and sporting success led to enrolment at Queens’ College, Cambridge, where he completed undergraduate and masters degrees followed by a PhD in engineering. He also led various student clubs and societies.
Dr. Schreier then joined the British Royal Navy, serving worldwide in the next six years – including active service in the Balkans and Northern Ireland – and culminating in Warship Command.
Upon leaving naval service, he worked as a management consultancy partner for McKinsey & Company. Based in London and Kuala Lumpur, he served public and private sector clients in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East, Australia and Africa.
Returning to Australia in 2010, he joined the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, where he has held a number of high-level policy positions across a range of portfolios.
Dr Schreier will assume his new position in March 2013.
