Chris PembertonInterim Chief Operating Officer
Chris Pemberton joined 51²è¹İin June 2025 as Interim Chief Operating Officer and is a member of Swinburne’s Executive Group. He oversees Finance, Commercial, Campus Planning, Facilities and Services, Legal Governance and Risk, Information and Digital Technology, and People and Culture.
Chris Pemberton
Chris Pemberton joined 51²è¹İin June 2025 as Interim Chief Operating Officer and is a member of Swinburne’s Executive Group. He oversees Finance, Commercial, Campus Planning, Facilities and Services, Legal Governance and Risk, Information and Digital Technology, and People and Culture.
With more than 30 years’ experience across highly regulated, technology‑driven sectors including Energy, Aviation, Transport and Infrastructure, Chris has a strong record of driving operational excellence, strategic transformation and growth in complex organisations. He is known for reshaping strategy, commercial models and service delivery to unlock the full potential of people, assets and operations.
Chris has held senior executive roles with Downer, TransGrid and Qantas, leading enterprise‑wide programs that delivered significant financial, cultural and customer outcomes. Renowned for his inclusive and empowering leadership, he builds high‑performing teams and strong partnerships with stakeholders to deliver sustainable growth and innovation.
How you can reach Chris Pemberton
General enquiries
Office of CFO and COO Operations
John Street, Hawthorn Campus
PO Box 218, Hawthorn Victoria 3122 Australia
Media enquiries
How you can reach Chris Pemberton
General enquiries
Office of CFO and COO Operations
John Street, Hawthorn Campus
PO Box 218, Hawthorn Victoria 3122 Australia