Patrick Woods, BSc (Guelph), MBA (McM), ACPA, FAICD
Patrick Woods, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Resources), is responsible for the business of the university including the financial strategy and long term finance plans, the creation and delivery of the associated $1.3 billion Campus Master Plan, as well as the optimal financial and commercial performance of UTS in support of the university's strategic objectives. Patrick also has the responsibility for improving strategic and operational resilience against all forms of risk.
As Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Resources), Patrick also has the responsibility of activating particular partnerships with the community, industry, government and other enterprises. He plays a critical role in connecting UTS with the Australian and international corporate and government sectors and this work has a significant contribution to the diversification of UTS income.
Profiles
The major areas within his portfolio include:
- business and commercial management
- strategic financial planning
- investment and capital management
- Campus Master Plan
- crisis management and security
- capital works, building and grounds services
- strategic procurement
- environmental sustainability
- risk management and frameworks.
Prior to joining UTS in 2006, Patrick spent 28 years in the private and corporate sectors. He has held numerous chief executive officer, managing director, director and executive positions in various local and international companies across North America, Asia and the Middle East. Patrick has a BSc from the University of Guelph and an MBA from McMaster University in Canada; and he is a former naval officer.
Portfolio
- Commercial Service Unit
- Facilities Management Operations
- Financial Services Unit
- Program Management Office
- Director of Risk
Contact
Belinda Sinclair
Executive Assistant
CB01.04A.17
PO Box 123
Broadway NSW 2007
phone: +61 2 9514 1332
email: belinda.sinclair@uts.edu.au