At Griffith, we believe in, strive for and celebrate the Remarkable

The remarkable people who better our world, the remarkable experiences that transform people and communities, and the remarkable contributions that change the future forever.

We know success often comes from being an exception to the norm—challenging convention, adapting and innovating, creating bold new trends and pioneering solutions ahead of their time. At Griffith, remarkable is the norm.

Message from the Chancellor of  Griffith University

“Mr Henry Smerdon AM DUniv is the University’s fifth Chancellor and is Chair of a number of key University Committees.

Prior to commencing as Chancellor on 1 June 2015, Mr Smerdon was the Deputy Chancellor of the University from September 2000 to May 2015. Mr Smerdon’s association with Griffith dates back to April 1997 when he was first appointed as a Governor in Council member of the University Council.  He was Chair of the Finance, Resources and Risk Committee from 2000 to 2015.

Mr Smerdon’s distinguished finance career dates back to the 1980s. He was a senior executive at Queensland Treasury, where he served as Under Treasurer and Under Secretary from 1989 to 1994.  He was the Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Investment Corporation from 1995 to 1998. He was also the Government Statistician for Queensland from 1990 to 1995.”

Mr Henry Smerdon AM DUniv Griff BCom BEcon Qld FCPA FAICD