Released 17 August
2007
Professor Ian Young has been appointed President of IDP
Education Australia Ltd.
Professor Young is Vice Chancellor of Swinburne University of
Technology, a post he has held since 2003. He replaces the former
President of IDP Education Australia, Emeritus Professor Denise
Bradley AO, who recently retired from the post of Vice Chancellor
of the University of South Australia.
IDP Education Australia Ltd is a not-for-profit company owned by
38 Australian universities. It is a major participant in
Australia’s international education industry – which accounts for
export revenue of over $10 billion a year – through its 50 per cent
stake in Australia’s largest student recruiter IDP Education Pty
Ltd.
Professor Young paid tribute to Professor Bradley’s major
contribution to IDP Education Australia Ltd, through her service as
a board member since May 2003 and as President since February
2005.
“Professor Bradley chaired the board through a major period of
change at IDP Education Australia which included a global
restructure and an equity sale. She made a significant and enduring
contribution to the company through her effective and visionary
leadership,” Professor Young said.
“I am very pleased that Professor Bradley will continue to be a
board member of IDP Education Australia Ltd.”
For further information:
Tim Dodd, IDP Education, 0407 440160, tim.dodd@idp.com
