Margaret Petty is a highly accomplished academic leader in the tertiary sector, with extensive experience in innovation and excellence initiatives. She has held various roles, from Head of School, Design at Victoria University of Wellington to Executive Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Technology Sydney, where she oversaw impactful programs such as entrepreneurship, curriculum reimagining, and transdisciplinary research groups. With a passion for forging new avenues for exploration and innovation, Margaret brings a diverse skill set and capacity for lateral thinking to her role as a senior academic leader. She holds a BA in Art History from the University of Oregon, a PhD in Design History from Victoria University of Wellington, and an MIT Global Entrepreneurship Teachers Bootcamp certification.