Edith Cowan University has appointed Robert Harvey as executive dean of its Faculty of Business and Public Management.
Professor Harvey had been acting in the role since March, when he joined ECU on secondment from WA’s Department of Justice.
He has a background in public sector management, previously holding positions in the Department of Contract and Management Services and the Water Authority of WA.
At the Justice Department Prof. Harvey oversaw the introduction of the State’s first privately operated prison.
Professor Harvey – who is equipped with a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) and a Master of Business Administration – replaces Dr Wally Cox.