Our People

Tertiary Access Group is governed by an elected Board of Directors, while the operational control is managed by the Managing Director, Andrew Leontarou, and supported by the TAG administration team.

THE TAG BOARD of DIRECTORS

TAG Chair - Paul Clayton					General Manager at QUT Guild. Previously Facilities Manager, and Operations Manager, at UQ Sport. 22 years of management experience in the services industry in various roles, largely in sport or student activities. Previously Deputy General Manager - Commercial Services for the University of Plymouth Students' Union, as well as holding the position of staff advisor to the the Ethical and Environmental Committee of NUSSL in the UK. Joined UQ Sport just after the 2011 floods, during the rebuild phase. Part time lecturer in Sports Management at the University of Queensland. "I bring sporting experience to the board and TAG. I am a genuine believer in the mission of TAG to increase value and improve student life. Coming from student's union in the UK, I have seen the value of the group purchasing consortium in action as well as the positive impact the organisation can have from added value and from ethical and sustainable practices." [email protected]

TAG Director - Sarah Jennett					Two years as Director of the University of Canberra Union (now UCX) overseeing areas including finance, commercial operations, campus life, student clubs and societies, live music and conferencing and events. 25 years senior management experience in areas covering business development & consultancy, financial accountability, legislative compliance and development of positive organisational cultures. Holds a BA in Management, Cert IV in Frontline Management, Cert IV in Training & Assessment and currently completing my MBA at UC. "I perceive TAG’s greatest strength as the ability to bring members together to share experiences and provide an exchange of knowledge and a commonality of purpose. The diversity of activities TAG members undertake is both broad and unique. This requires the organization to be agile and adaptable and I foresee that this will be a continuing trend." [email protected]

TAG Director - Daniel Randell					CEO of the University of South Australia Student Association (USASA) Inc, since 2013. Previously 8 years as General Manager of Music SA, an independent not-for-profit and peak body for the Music Industry. Over 10 years experience on both for-profit and not-for-profit boards and executive committees including the Australian Music Industry Network, Arts Industry Council, Adelaide West End Association (Treasurer), JL Music Group P/L (MD) and most recently as Vice Chair of Music SA. Member and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. "I have a strong interest in music and the arts, particularly relevant as we look at the purpose and place of our national student experience competitions in environments that are considerably different from when these activities were conceived." [email protected]

TAG Director - Jessica Brown					General Manager of the Griffith University Gold Coast Student Guild. A business degree-qualified student service provision specialist with over 11 years’ experience in the sector, nine of which have been with the Guild. Brings experience from the university sport sector, where I supported SEQ university and TAFE sport delivery agents through her role as Regional Development Manager with UniSport Australia. "My vision in terms of my contribution to the future of TAG, is capitalising on my strategic relationship management strengths, influencing and empowering member engagement to drive best practice, knowledge and information sharing, and providing advice on how to streamline and grow the national student programs which TAG deliver. In a commercial sense, I see this as one of the most fluid and critical spaces for TAG in the near future – one which will be strengthened if aligned more closely with student outcomes and the student experience in mind." [email protected]

TAG Director - Alf Maccioni					CEO of UOW Pulse since its creation two and half years ago, managing all commercial services including retail food and beverage outlets and commercial tenants, sporting facilities, childcare and Student engagement and involvement, at the University of Wollongong. Previously CEO of the Australian Newsagents Federation (ANF) for seven years, unify the state bodies into the one national body. Prior to that, COO at Students at Macquarie, successfully building a team that grew the organisation to survive the impost of Voluntary Student Unionism. "I have a strong belief that organisations such as ours are essential in all tertiary education establishments as they provide the life that they need to exist. Our different organisations are the reason that students want to remain on campus, want to stay in education and assist with the creation of lifelong relationships." [email protected]

TAG Director - Jess Reed					13 years with The University of Sydney Union, most recently spending several years as Director of Commercial Operations before now taking on the role as Acting CEO. Extensive experience in the retail sector, including managing business transformations, change management, infrastructure projects and operations. "I know the value of membership, the incredible impact a vibrant campus life can bring, and just how positive an influence the work we all do can have on another. The future of TAG, and all our organisations, will rely on our ability to be agile and to embrace progressive change; to be nimble and proactively responsive to the needs of our members, our campuses, and our sector. We can only do this together, united, with leaders at the forefront who share this vision." [email protected]

TAG Director - Evan Battalis					General Manager of the Murdoch University Guild of Students for the past five years. Previously six years as Commercial Director at The UWA Guild, and Western region member ofd the ACUMA Buying F&B Committee (now TAG). "I believe Student Guilds have an important role to play in University life. It remains important that the student perspective and position are heard and taken into consideration at all levels of University decision making, especially in areas that impact the student experience. My focus as a Board Member would be to responsibly promote the objectives of TAG as the peak industry body of our sector with an emphasis towards governance, stability, advocacy for the sector, and enhancement of quality member services." [email protected]

TAG Director - Mitchell McBurnie					Marketing & Memberships Manager at Arc @ UNSW Limited. Five years of experience within student organisations, spanning marketing & communications, project & event management, supporting clubs, driving volunteering, enhancing sport, diversity & inclusion, university relations & advocacy, and most recently people management and leadership. Member of the TAG Student Outcomes Committee. "I am deeply passionate about the value of student life in developing the leaders of the future. Robust student organisations are the lifeblood of enriching and interdisciplinary experiences that will underpin a person’s values for the rest of their life. TAG and its Board Members are champions of the student experience and their success underpins the support, socialisation and skills of 1.5 million university students around Australia". [email protected]

TAG Managing Director - Andrew Leontarou					Managing Director of Tertiary Access Group since 2006. Previously Commercial Services Manager at UNSW Union and Sydney Airport Operations Manager of Airport Retail Enterprises. "Our members provide the colour on campus; our proven ability to sustain mutually beneficial relationships amongst our members, partners and Australian students is the foundation of our success" [email protected]