Professor Clements was appointed as the Chief Academic Officer for ATMC in April 2017. His Australian Leadership team includes Professor Andrew O’Loughlin, Academic Director, Professor Graham Bowrey, Research Director, and Ms Lynne Clements, Manager Student Services.
As CAO, Professor Clements has overall responsibility for the Academic Leadership and delivery of Tertiary Higher Education, VET and Professional Year programs offered by ATMC, as well as the operational responsibilities for all staff in the delivery of education for our international student cohort.
Professor Clements has a long, established academic career teaching and researching in Universities across Australasia, Europe, UK and Asia. He has a National Teaching Citation and is well published in international academic journals. He has held a number of Senior Management Leadership positions in various Higher Education Institutions across Australia, including Head of School of Business, and Acting Dean at The University of the Sunshine Coast, University Professor of Industry Engaged Learning, Swinburne University, Director of the Industry Internship Programme, Faculty of Commerce at the University of Wollongong.
Prior to academia Professor Clements held Senior Management positions in the Corporate Sector engaged in the Food FMCG industry, and served in the NZ Defence force for many years. In addition to his extensive academic and corporate experience, Professor Clements has served on a number of external Industry and Academic Boards and is a member on Editorial Boards for reputable academic journals.