9 May 2017
David Robb appointed to Navitas BoardGlobal education services provider Navitas Limited (ASX: NVT) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Robb as a Non-Executive Director.
Mr Robb has an extensive corporate background, most recently serving as Managing Director and CEO of Iluka Resources for ten years. As CEO he transformed the company's financial, commercial and human capabilities and drove major achievements in shareholder returns and investment market reputation, in workforce diversity and employee engagement and in corporate sustainability practices.
Prior to that role Mr Robb held a number of senior executive positions at Wesfarmers, including Executive Director, and senior roles at BP in Asia, the US, UK and Australia.
Mr Robb is currently the Chair of the Dean's Council for Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at the University of WA, a Director of the Melbourne Football Club and a Director of the Centre for Independent Studies.
He has a Bachelor of Science degree from UWA and attended the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University Business School.
In welcoming Mr Robb to the Board, Navitas Chairman Tracey Horton AO said that with his expansive corporate and operational experience across multiple geographies, and his current role at UWA, Mr Robb will complement the skills of the existing Navitas Board Members and add significant commercial depth.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr Robb said "I believe in the transformative effects of education on people's lives and that Navitas has the potential to become a great Australian- domiciled, but globally-oriented company, with values that accord with my own. I am excited about joining Navitas at a time of great challenge and great opportunity for the education sector worldwide."
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About NavitasNavitas is a leading global education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services through three major Divisions to students and professionals including university programs, creative media education, professional education, English language training and settlement services. Navitas is a S&P/ASX100 company.
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