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Catriona Jackson

Universities Australia · Australia

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-29

Catriona Jackson is the CEO of Universities Australia. Jackson is based in Australia. Jackson was educated at La Trobe University and Monash University.

Catriona Jackson is a highly experienced advocate for higher education and policy professional. She served as Chief Executive of Universities Australia from 2018 until the end of 2024, and previously held roles as Deputy Chief Executive of Universities Australia, CEO of Science and Technology Australia, and director of communications at the Australian National University. She has a 25-year background in politics, government, tertiary education, and journalism.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage of Catriona Jackson reflects a transitional period in Jackson's career. In 2023, Jackson faced scrutiny over Universities Australia's handling of sexual violence concerns, ultimately stepping down from the chief executive role. More recently, Jackson has been appointed as editor of Pearls and Irritations.

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Citizenship
Australia
Education
La Trobe University, Monash University

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Catriona Jackson: FAQ

What company does Catriona Jackson lead?
Catriona Jackson is CEO of Universities Australia.
Where was Catriona Jackson educated?
Catriona Jackson studied at La Trobe University, Monash University.