Nicholas Hunt was appointed Chief Executive Officer of William Angliss Institute in August 2007. Since joining the Institute Nick has focussed on strategic planning, brand development, further development of educational programs and strengthening of the Institute’s activities to support industry partners. Under Nick’s leadership the Institute’s annual revenue has increased 31% to $60million per annum. During this time the Institute has also undergone a $17 million capital works program, adding to the quality facilities for students, staff and visitors.

Prior to joining the Institute Nick held a variety of positions in tourism and education development sectors. These include CEO of Tourism Alliance Victoria, CEO with the Country Victorian Tourism Council and Executive Director for Tourism Training Victoria where Nick directed research, competency standards development and implementation, as well as skill development and promotional activities.

Outside of the Institute, Nick holds the positions of a director of TAFE Directors Australia, the national body representing public TAFE providers; a director of the International Centre of Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality Education (THE-ICE); a member of the Melbourne Hospitality Advisory Board to the City of Melbourne and treasurer of the Victorian TAFE Association.

Nick is an honours graduate from the University of Tasmania and has studied Documentary Journalism as part of the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, Maine (USA). Nick is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.