Peter Shergold | |
|---|---|
 Shergold in 2017 | |
| Chancellor of Western Sydney University | |
| In office 1 January 2011 – 31 December 2022 | |
| Preceded by | John Phillips |
| Succeeded by | Jennifer Westacott |
| Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | |
| In office 10 February 2003 – 28 February 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Max Moore-Wilton |
| Succeeded by | Terry Moran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Peter Roger Shergold Crawley New Town, England |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | University of Hull; University of Illinois; London School of Economics |
| Occupation | Academic; Public servant; Company director |
| [1][2][3] | |
Peter Roger Shergold AC FRSN is an Australian academic, company director, and former public servant. Shergold was the Chancellor of Western Sydney University from 2011 through 2022.
Between February 2003 and February 2008, he was the Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and as such was the most senior official in the Australian Public Service.
- ^ "Peter Shergold appointed WSU Chancellor". Western Sydney University (Press release). Australian School of Business. 25 October 2010. Archived from the original on 8 March 2011. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ^ Hare, Julie (27 October 2010). "Heavy hitters take top jobs". The Australian. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ^ Whibley, Amanda (3 August 2022). "Western Sydney University announces Jennifer Westacott AO as new Chancellor". Retrieved 28 March 2023.