Dr Ant Bagshaw has been appointed the new Deputy CEO of the Australian Public Policy Institute, further enhancing the Institute’s offering in Canberra.
The Institute’s 2030 Strategy seeks to meet the growing demand for expert policy advice at all levels of government, building cross-jurisdictional exchange between local, state and the federal government. This critical appointment, following the Institute’s Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian Public Service Commission, will galvanise stakeholders in the Australian Capital Territory across policy areas.
Dr Bagshaw joined APPI with substantial experience across a wide range of policy and strategy roles. His career includes senior positions in consulting, media, educational technology and membership organisations.
This strategic appointment will amplify the Australian Public Policy Institute's work across all levels of government, capitalising on our new partnership with the Commonwealth Government.
Professor Libby Hackett, CEO
Now, more than ever, policymakers require a trusted, impartial source for strategic public policy advice and capability development. Universities are likewise eager to contribute to public policy solutions that impact the lives of all Australians.
Dr Ant Bagshaw, Deputy CEO
Libby Hackett, CEO, said: “This strategic appointment will amplify the Australian Public Policy Institute’s work across all levels of government, capitalising on our new partnership with the Commonwealth Government. We look forward to welcoming Ant Bagshaw to the team and taking forward our 2030 Strategy to fundamentally transform public policy in Australia and spearheading greater engagement between government and universities.”
“I’m delighted to be joining APPI at this exciting time of development and growth for the organisation,” Ant Bagshaw added. “Now, more than ever, policymakers require a trusted, impartial source for strategic public policy advice and capability development. Universities are likewise eager to contribute to public policy solutions that impact the lives of all Australians. I look forward to building on APPI’s stellar reputation in this space over the coming years.”
The author of Higher Imagination: A future for universities and co-editor of Influencing Higher Education Policy, Dr Bagshaw teaches a course on policy influence as Affiliated Faculty at the University of Pennsylvania.
