Angelo Kourtis
Vice-President (People and Advancement), Western Sydney University

Angelo Kourtis has been a member of the Western Sydney University community since 1986, as a student, graduate and member of staff. Angelo has held a number of senior roles at the University including Executive Director of Public Affairs & Partnerships and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students). He was appointed to his current role of Vice-President (People and Advancement) in March 2015. He leads the ­­­­­­­Offices of Student Experience and Marketing; People; Engagement and Advancement; and Student and University Planning – the latter ­­­­­­­including Competitive Intelligence and Analytics and Student Administration.

Angelo conceived and established the student lifecycle strategy at Western Sydney University, revealing invaluable insights into the ‘journey’ students embark on when aspiring to higher education and beyond. He pioneered the concept of the ‘Citizen Scholar’ and led the establishment of ‘The Academy’ at the University.

Angelo was the architect of the University’s ‘Unlimited’ rebranding strategy, which attracted national and international critical acclaim. Angelo continues to lead the University’s multi-faceted branding program including content, digital and experience strategies. He has been integral in integrating these strategies into student admissions and enrolment to help enhance student engagement and improve the overall student experience.

Angelo champions the incorporation of the student lifecycle and student wellbeing into university decisions and processes.