With over a decade of executive leadership experience in the higher education sector, Niranjan is a dynamic and strategic leader renowned for driving digital transformation and fostering innovation. He currently serves as the CIO at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), and President of the Council of Australasian University Directors of Information Technology (CAUDIT) and has held past executive roles at Australian Catholic University (ACU), and the University of Melbourne.
Throughout his career, Niranjan has led significant digital transformations across multiple universities, redesigning IT operating models, implementing AI strategies, and establishing strategic partnerships with global technology providers. Niranjan has multiple awards and recognitions to his name including the Australia’s Top 50 CIOs award twice and receiving multiple Vice-Chancellor Awards for his leadership and innovation.
