Chancellor

Mr John Hood

Mr John Hood FAICD was appointed to the role of Chancellor on 1 October 2023. He is a Flinders University alumnus (BEc 1984 GradDipAcc 1985) and chartered accountant. He has a long history of engagement with Flinders and has served two terms on the governing Council (2004-2010; 2017-present).

John is currently Director of his chartered accounting and advisory firm Humanee, which he founded in 2014 to provide strategic business, taxation and financial advice. He is also owner and Director of Intersect, a collaborative workspace for like-minded business members to work and network; and Chair of Gannon Lifestyle Communities and Sensei Productivity.

Previously, he worked with PriceWaterhouseCoopers for 11 years, before being appointed Managing Partner and CEO of accounting firm mhm, prior to its merger with Deloitte in 2010. He has also served in governance roles with Port Adelaide Football Club, Foodbank SA, Guildhouse, Seymour College Foundation, Sturt Lions Football Club and Cumberland United Women’s Football Club.

In 2007, John was presented with a Flinders University Alumni Award for his significant contributions to the University and to business in South Australia.

Chancellor's Office

The Chancellor’s Office facilitates communication between the Chancellor and the University and manages the governing body of the University.

All enquiries to the Chancellor should be directed to chancellor@flinders.edu.au.

Marc Davies

General Counsel and University Secretary

Tania Johnson
Executive Assistant to the Chancellor

Former Chancellors

2010 - 2023

Mr Stephen Gerlach AM, LLB Adel, FAICD

2002 - 2010

The Honourable Sir Eric J Neal, AC, CVO, HonDEng Syd, HonDUniv SAust, DUniv Flin, CEng(UK), CPEng, FIE Aust, FIGEM(UK), FAICD, FAIM; Chancellor 2002-2010 (Emeritus 2010)

1988 - 2002

Sister Deirdre Frances Jordan, AC, MBE, BA Adel, MEd Adel, MA Lond, PhD Lond, HonDLitt Flin, FACE; Pro-Chancellor 1981-1988; Chancellor 1988-2002 (Emeritus 2002)