Jim Varghese

Jim Varghese AM became Chancellor of Torrens University Australia in January 2022. He is the National Chair and Director of the Australia India Business Council Ltd and the Chairman of the Leadership Company Qld Pty Ltd. Prior to 2008 Jim completed an outstanding 30-year career in the public sector that included experience as a Chief Executive in leading government agencies covering Transport, Main Roads, Education, Training, Employment and Primary Industries in both the Victorian and Queensland public sector. Jim served for over three years as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland. He has also served on the Council of Queensland University of Technology, the Senate of University of Queensland and the Council of the University of Southern Queensland, along with serving on the Council of the Victoria Institute of Technology. Jim was awarded the Centenary Medal and the Order of Australia for services to the public sector and community.