Jennifer Westacott Ao

Jennifer Westacott AO currently serves as a Special Adviser at KPMG Australia and Chancellor at Western Sydney University, roles held since July 2024 and March 2023, respectively. With extensive experience in governance, Westacott is the Chair of the Western City & Aerotropolis Authority, the Board of Studio Schools of Australia, and a Non-Executive Director at Wesfarmers. Westacott is also a Council Member at UNSW and a Patron for The Pinnacle Foundation and Mental Health Australia, having previously held the position of Chair at Mental Health Australia from 2013 to 2019. As Co-patron of Pride in Diversity since 2017, Westacott has contributed significantly to various organizations. From 2011 to September 2023, Westacott led the Business Council of Australia as Chief Executive. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from UNSW, studies as a Chevening Scholar at The London School of Economics and Political Science, an Advanced Management Certificate from Monash Business School, and being a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, along with an Honorary Doctorate from UNSW.