Entrepreneurship Leader for Global Innovation

4 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia SHK Asia Pacific Full time

**About the Role**

The Executive Director, Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre (MEC), will lead the University's entrepreneurial centre to a top-ten global position. This involves driving initiatives that enhance the innovation ecosystem and contribute to Victoria's and Australia's economic prosperity.

As a senior leader within the Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) function, the Executive Director will expand founder-centric programs, strengthening entrepreneurial capability and increasing the success of new ventures. The role includes fostering a global network of mentors, investors, and industry partners, with a focus on alumni engagement.

Internally, the Executive Director will work across RIC and the University to remove barriers to entrepreneurship and venture creation. A key priority is securing new funding through partnerships, sponsorships, and philanthropy to ensure MEC's long-term growth.

About You

You are a highly regarded entrepreneurial leader with deep expertise in building and scaling new businesses and innovation programs within a research-intensive environment. Your experience spans venture creation and growth, program design and delivery, and the integration of external networks to enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Highly credible across industry, academia, and government, you are a collaborative and strategic relationship builder with extensive global connections. You have successfully mentored and coached founders, secured funding through partnerships, sponsorships, philanthropy, and government support, and contributed to the growth of early-stage ventures.



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