# Chief Operating Officer
**Source**: https://about.uq.edu.au/leadership-governance/senior-executive-team/chief-operating-officer
**Parent**: https://about.uq.edu.au/faculties-institutes/bel/about/contact
## Andrew Flannery
BBus USQ, FCA GAICD
Chief Operating Officer
### Areas of responsibility
As Chief Operating Officer (COO), Andrew Flannery acts as Public Officer.
He is responsible for leading the University's financial, physical, human, marketing and communication, legal, management information, corporate operations, commercial activities, information technology and occupational health and safety teams.
The COO also assists the Vice-Chancellor and President with strategic planning and the framework of UQ's highly successful research commercialisation and technology transfer activities.
### Biography
Andrew Flannery is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of The University of Queensland. Prior to commencing as COO in July 2021, Andrew was UQ's Chief Financial Officer for 2 years and played a critical role in leading the University’s response to the disruptive financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Andrew brings more than 30 years of professional and global experience to his role at UQ. This includes 15 years in executive roles at Flight Centre Travel Group in Brisbane (2003–2018) and Credit Suisse First Boston in London (1996–2002).
He is also a Director of Unimutual and Chair of the Flight Centre Foundation, Brisbane.
Andrew grew up in Brisbane and holds a Bachelor of Business (with Distinction) from the University of Southern Queensland. He is a Fellow, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
### Contact
Emma Lambe, Executive Assistant
[coo@uq.edu.au](mailto:coo@uq.edu.au)\
[+61 7 3365 1311](tel:+61733651311)
[Level 4, Brian Wilson Chancellery, St Lucia campus](https://maps.uq.edu.au/?zoom=20.017558195847478&campusId=406&lat=-27.498506062139683&lng=153.01129460630216&zLevel=1&pitch=27.999999999999954&identifier=5135feaf-6734-4243-bdd7-49de8e090a22)
## Executive team
### Marni Jacoby
#### Deputy Chief Operating Officer
The Deputy Chief Operating Officer directs strategic cross-divisional projects, corporate development activity and commercial reviews, while working with committees and groups to drive strategic planning and performance.
##### Contact
[deputy.coo@uq.edu.au](mailto:deputy.coo@uq.edu.au)
### Andrew Brodie
#### Chief Property Officer, Property and Facilities
The Chief Property Officer manages the delivery of comprehensive facilities management, as well as the planning and delivery of the capital works program to support UQ’s teaching and research goals.
##### Contact
Adina Trutwin, Senior Executive Assistant
[cpo@uq.edu.au](mailto:cpo@uq.edu.au)
### Gail Jukes
#### Chief Financial Officer
The Chief Financial Officer provides guidance and leadership across UQ’s Finance Division, which utilises expert advice, systems and support to secure UQ's financial future.
##### Contact
[cfo@uq.edu.au](mailto:cfo@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3365 2391](tel:+61733652391)
### Kelly Robinson
#### Chief Marketing and Communication Officer
The Chief Marketing and Communication Officer leads UQ's marketing and communication function, responsible for enhancing domestic and global awareness and support for the University.
##### Contact
Adelina Apruzzese, Executive Assistant
[cmco@uq.edu.au](mailto:cmco@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3365 6060](tel:+61733656060)
### Marni Jacoby
#### Chief Information Officer (interim)
The Chief Information Officer manages the provision, security, architecture and governance of information technology for staff, students and the wider UQ community.
##### Contact
[cio@uq.edu.au](mailto:cio@uq.edu.au)
### Phil Vaughan
#### Chief Human Resources Officer
The Chief Human Resources Officer oversees the Human Resources function, which enables the achievement of UQ's strategic ambitions through attracting, developing and retaining diverse and high-performing staff.
##### Contact
Toni Coleman, Principal Administration and Project Coordinator
[chiefhrofficer@uq.edu.au](mailto:chiefhrofficer@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3443 8725](tel:+61734438725)
### Connie Seeto
#### General Counsel
The General Counsel is responsible for managing the delivery of legal services to the Vice-Chancellor, executive management and other key decision-makers at UQ.
##### Contact
Jordan Moore, Executive Assistant
[gcea@uq.edu.au](mailto:gcea@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3365 4585](tel:+61733654585)
### Lucy Beikoff
#### Director, Health, Safety and Wellness
The Director of Health, Safety and Wellness promotes the highest practicable standard of occupational health, safety and wellness across UQ.
##### Contact
Koki Thavarajoo, Executive Assistant
[hsw@uq.edu.au](mailto:hsw@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3365 2365](tel:+61733652365)
### David Lavell
#### Director, Integrity Unit
The Director oversees the Integrity function, creating and managing strategies that promote ethical behaviour and decision-making in the workplace.
##### Contact
Susan Moran, Executive Assistant
[integrity-unit@uq.edu.au](mailto:integrity-unit@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3365 1366](tel:+61733651366)
### Tamra Saayman
#### Director, Internal Audit
The Internal Audit function provides independent advice and assurance on the effectiveness of governance, risk management processes and internal controls.
##### Contact
[t.saayman@uq.edu.au](mailto:t.saayman@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3365 1205](tel:+61733651205)
### Joanna Spanjaard
#### Director, Governance and Risk
The Governance and Risk division adds operational value through effective and efficient governance, risk management and compliance across the University.
##### Contact
[j.spanjaard@uq.edu.au](mailto:j.spanjaard@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3365 1078](tel:+61733651078)